Wakanami Yamadanishiki Junmai Ginjyo Nama-Shu 720ml
Ingredients: rice (produced in Fukuoka Prefecture), rice malt (produced in Fukuoka Prefecture) [100% Yamadanishiki].
Rice polishing ratio: 55
Alcohol content: 15
The main store was the first place I visited. When you go upstairs, you will find a wide variety of sake lined up in a small space. There was Nabeshima Aizan, but I gave it up because it was only available in one bottle. I took this sake with me, which was chilled to a crisp.
We opened the bottle at the inn. It was my first time to try Okawa sake.
What do you think? It has a light, light sizzle in the mouth that is different from the fizzy sensation. It is a little expensive at 2,310 yen for a four-pack, but it is fresh and delicious.
The shime was Ichiran, but it was served in a strange bowl.
Purchased at a liquor store
I bought this for Setsubun, looking for a sake to go with ehomaki rolls 👹🫘.
It is the first brand of Hirotogawa, which I have the impression has a very high rating in other postings.
Cold sake.
The aroma is subdued.
Not flashy, modest, but smart, an honor student, definitely not a committee chair or a leader of the class!
That's the image I had in mind.
Calm taste, well-balanced rice flavor and body.
Very good as a food sake
Purchased at a liquor store
This is probably the last hiyaoroshi of this year!
And it is the most delicious hiyaoroshi of the year 😋.
At Hiyayoroshi
Mild aroma with dried fruit-like aroma
Smooth mouthfeel
Roundness and depth with a sense of maturity
Taste is not that heavy
Deep aftertaste
When warmed up, it has a well-balanced taste of strength and mellowness.
It has a long lingering aftertaste.
Purchased at Sake Shop
Sanin Sake again
Cold sake
Cherry-like aroma
Smooth on the palate
Gentle rice sweetness with a modest richness
Slightly refreshing aftertaste
Purchased at a liquor store
I forgot to take a picture before opening the bottle💦.
Cold sake.
The aroma is subdued with a slight gassiness.
Slightly gassy
Modern flavor with no Yamahai-ness at all.
Natural and gentle flavor with some acidity.
The aftertaste is rather long.
I've had a drink outside, but this is my first time drinking at home. ❣️
Mmmm 😋😋😋.
It's thick but feels refreshing 😆👏.
It's like a rumney made to feel really refreshing 😆 compliments to you ⤴️
Delicious 😍.
100% Yamadanishiki rice
Polishing ratio 60
Alcohol content 13% (undiluted)
Production date: 2024.07
Curry and Pairing Liquor (4)
Purchased at a liquor store two months ago
Summer sake for summer vegetable curry, for the simple reason that
Cold sake
Moderate aroma
Slightly gassy
Good balance of acidity and umami
A clean aftertaste that does not make you tired of drinking it.
Good with curry
Perfect with summer vegetable dishes.
Purchased at a liquor store
I intend to drink more summer sake this year than last year
Cold sake
It has a lively attack and acidity that is typical of nama sake.
Slightly voluptuous, but the aftertaste is quite sharp.
Went well with sashimi of tuna.
Because of its strong acidity, it would go well with summer dishes with stamina such as vegetable curry or stir-fried pork and eggplant.
Purchased at a liquor store
I think a Sake YouTuber once said this is the one to pair with Chinese food...
At room temperature
The depth of the rice flavor.
A peculiar acidity peculiar to Yamahai
Good sharpness in the aftertaste
Hot sake
Full rice flavor crescendo
The impression is simple and not assertive.
Paired with Bean Curd with Bean Paste
First purchase of the popular Hirotogawa Nigori finally 🥳.
Automatic stirring starts 💦 when you open the cork.
Like the Fukkai Nigori, it has a melon-like aroma with a hint of sweetness.
Slightly sweet aroma with a hint of melon.
Great balance of silky sweetness and juicy flavor in the mouth ✨✨.
Almost alcohol free 👌Easy to drink
It's definitely a dangerously tasty drink 🤭🤭🤭.
Compared to Fukkai Nigori 🤭🤭.
Both are delicious 🤤, but Hirotogawa leans more towards sweetness.
Great to drink with kamaboko and boiled fish 🥰.
Reminds me of a fun night in Nagasaki!
Purchased at liquor stores. Rarity is higher in some areas.
At room temperature.
The aroma is subdued.
It has a subdued taste, similar to the Junmai-shu of Shichibonspear that I drank before, probably because it uses the sake rice Tamaei. This one may have a little more acidity.
The sake level is over +10 degrees, but my personal impression is that it is not that dry.
When heated up, the rice flavor gradually spreads to the palate.
Ideal as a food sake.
Suitable for intermediate to advanced drinkers.
Purchased at a liquor store.
I bought it and kept it because it happened to be on sale last week. Extremely rare.
Cold sake.
Aroma is a mixture of citrus freshness and green apple bitters.
Slightly carbonated and moderately sweet. Dry but with a slight bitterness from the mid-palate. The aftertaste is normal.
If you like Kaze no Mori, you will be hooked.
We had it with chicken. It seems to go well with somewhat strong dishes.
Recommended for sake beginners.
Purchased at a liquor store.
Rare because it is not often seen even in Kansai.
At room temperature.
It was supposed to be thick and rich, but in fact it tasted creamy and easy to drink.
It is classified as super dry with a sake degree of 14 degrees, but I personally don't find it to be that dry.
However, it has a very good balance of sharpness and gentle aftertaste after swallowing. It is even better when heated.
Recommended for intermediate level sake drinkers.
Purchased at a liquor store.
I was worried about the days, but the label was cute and I bought it.
Rarity is high in some areas.
Cold sake.
Slightly pear-like aroma.
Slightly slightly carbonated. Although modern, the freshness and juiciness are not too strong, and it is easy to drink with a good throat action.
I have the impression that most Ishikawa sake is more classic, but I felt a little heaviness in this one as well.
The aftertaste is normal.
Recommended for sake beginners.
Purchased at a liquor store.
Rare.
At room temperature.
Moderate aroma.
Slightly dry with a good weight and mouthfeel.
Slightly long finish.
Suitable for intermediate palates.
Purchased at a liquor store.
Rarity may be higher in some places.
Cold sake.
Slightly floral aroma.
Medium-bodied, with a soft watery taste, it is fresh and soft. The refreshing sharpness in the latter half of the taste is also good.
Suitable for intermediate level sake drinkers.
Purchased at a liquor store.
Rarity is rather high.
At room temperature.
Slightly floral yet calm taste.
Slightly light, with a very good balance of sweetness, umami and weight. No astringency.
Slightly acidic aftertaste. The aftertaste is normal.
Personally, I can compare it to a person who does not stand out that much in a class or group, but is an indispensable part of it. It is like Luigi. While there are many popular brands of sake in Miyagi, such as Hakurakusei, Miyakanbai, and Hitakami, this sake is rather rare. However, it is very good as a food sake and gives the impression of being Miyagi's eternal second best.
Suitable for intermediate-level sake drinkers.
Purchased at liquor stores.
Rare in some areas.
Cold sake.
Slightly banana-like ripe fruit aroma.
Smooth on the palate, but the umami of rice gradually spreads. It is a modern type that is more classic than light.
The aftertaste is rather short.
Suitable for intermediate level sake drinkers.
