Three sake tastings in five days. Why doesn't this happen more often? I found out about this tasting at Union Square Wine's sit-down tasting on Friday night. Master brewers, executive directors, and presidents from Masumi, Dewazakura, Hoyo, and Kamoizumi were present. Each brewery provided generous pours from two of their outstanding sakes, and the food from Ono was the perfect accompaniment. Plates and plates of free sushi, and lots of yakitori.
I was familiar with the selections from Masumi and Dewazakura, but Kamoizumi was a great surprise. I've only had their Kome Kome prior to tonight, which I find to be too sweet. Their selections tonight were balanced and full of wonderful flavor. I recall seeing Hoyo on sake lists, but this was probably the first time I've tried their sakes. One was poured from a miniature sake cask, just the right size to take on a night out. Every single selection was outstanding.
I really appreciated this chance to talk to the folks who make this wonderful drink. There were occasional language barriers, but appreciation of food and drink needs no words, and everyone was just so damned friendly. The executive director of Dewazakura gave me his business card. I mean, what the heck?
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