Japanese rice wineGunma Izumi HatsushiboriIt has a sweetness and acidity mixed with a hint of rice powder and a bit of astringency. The alcohol content does not seem to be 18%. The aroma is that of dregs with a little residual malted rice.Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)unblended whisky (whiskey)freshly squeezedShimaoka Sake Brewery
Japanese rice wineWater Whale TYPE25This is a summer-only sake from a famous sake brewery in Kochi Prefecture. When you think of Tosa sake, you may imagine a robust sake like Tosatsuru, but this is quite the opposite.freshly squeezedKouchi (Kochi) prefecture (Shikoku)Tosa CityNorth Pacific right whale (Eubalaena japonica)
Japanese rice wineTanigawadake Junmai ShiboritateThis is the Tanigawadake series by Nagai Shuzo, a well-known sake brewer in Gunma Prefecture. Purchased at Shoku-no-Ekimae-bashi. Fresh, slightly effervescent, light acidity followed by a slight bitterness. AfterGunma prefecture (Kantou area)freshly squeezedNagai Brewery