Vinny Brooklyn
Second Hakkaisan of the day (maybe first & last of this?). Despite Daisy’s indifference, this was a wonderful JDG. Happy New Year everyone!
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Vinny Brooklyn
Ozoni breakfast, a little later than usual as we slept in & didn’t try to see the sunrise. First became fan of sake because of this producer. Always great examples of Niigata sake. Lovely JDG to start the Year of the Horse.
Vinny Brooklyn
Watching Kōhaku Uta Gassen as one does. At age 64, I don’t know many of the performers. But this nama from December is even more fresh.
Next up, some soba. Goal is to make it to midnight. Will be a challenge.
Vinny Brooklyn
Usually not a fan of taruzake but this was a limited seasonal release, directly from the barrel to the bottle. Not so overpowering & in my view could be good with food although I had mostly finished eating by this point in the evening.
Vinny Brooklyn
Was attracted by the horse label although not yet in the horse year. Splendid drink nonetheless.
Vinny Brooklyn
Usually I don’t have these “liquid rice” type brews. But this — while slightly sweet, almost amazake style — had more subtlety than expected. Plus always appreciate anything from Fukushima.
Vinny Brooklyn
My wife had this as warmed (atsukan). Very nice. Big fan of Izumibashi products.
Vinny Brooklyn
Label says it’s made with 100% Hitogokochi rice from Nagano Prefecture. More nuance & structure from usual “very dry” sake. Delightful.
Vinny Brooklyn
Last at 焼鳥 火團(カダン) 白金台, served based on omakase request. More full bodied than the prior two. Some richness in the finish.
Vinny Brooklyn
Second at 焼鳥 火團(カダン) 白金台. Fairly sharp but easy to drink.
Vinny Brooklyn
At 焼鳥 火團(カダン) 白金台. When I asked for a dry sake this was the first of two recommended. Easy choice to start with something from Ishikawa. Very but not extremely dry.
Vinny Brooklyn
While there still were hiyaroshi at the store, at this point in December I thought time to move on to shiboritate. Not yet winter on the calendar these past few days have been cold ish here in Tokyo.
This is quite dry, with a nice finish. If only I could be the same.
Vinny Brooklyn
When the label says “Extra Dry”, it’s not joking. Very Chablis-like, with mineral notes and long finish. Also nice the release date is “25.10” which is my birthdate.
Vinny Brooklyn
Ako Roshi anniversary at Sengakuji.
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Closing out the evening.
Vinny Brooklyn
Finally moving on to Kyoto standbys after Ishikawa & Nagano. This is like an old friend that never disappoints.
Vinny Brooklyn
Nicely done.
Vinny Brooklyn
This Junmai sake is made using 100% contract-grown rice, suitable for sake brewing. It is fermented slowly at low temperatures during the harsh winter months, the most suitable time for sake brewing. It is a light, crisp, dry sake with a generous rice flavor that spreads throughout the mouth.
Vinny Brooklyn
Back label says best if drunk within one month. It was 11.06.25 and had on 12.06.25. Whew.
Vinny Brooklyn
Last time this year at my place in Tsukiji. 33 years and counting since my first visit. Hard to believe