Some members of the editorial staff (LAN cable man and band member) love to drink alcohol in the Saiga NAK editorial department. We look forward to drinking every evening as we go about our daily business.
We drink relatively anything, but recently we were shocked by the " DAIYAME " from Hamada Shuzo, which we introduced in a previous issue of Saiga NAK.
The claim that this shochu has a "lychee-like aroma" despite being a sweet potato shochu was a surprise to me. I was surprised to find that it really smelled like lychee.
Not only the impact of the aroma, but also its refreshing and easy-to-drink taste has made me buy it for private consumption as well. I personally like it with soda.
Genki Amagawa, bassist of the popular rock band "flumpool" introduced it on his YouTube channel " Furayon! and I think the day is near when it will be so popular that you won't be able to buy it any more.
DAIYAME" is easy to drink and refreshing, but its distinctive aroma may cause some people to worry about what kind of snack s to pair with it.
For those people, the " Osake Awaase no Tabi Best Pairing Set " is now on sale, which includes a set of perfectly matched snacks!
A set with snacks that complement the aroma
The "Osake Awaase no Tabi Best Pairing Set" is a collaboration between Hamada Shuzo, which produces "DAIYAME" and Calbee, which has released countless hit products such as "Potato Chips" and "Kappa Ebisen". Calbee, which has released countless hit products such as "Potato Chips" and "Kappa Ebisen.
This is the first product in Calbee's " Osake Awaase no Tabi " project, in which Calbee collaborates with sake breweries across Japan to propose the best snack pairings for their particular alcoholic beverages. The set includes a set of authentic imo-jochu (sweet potato shochu) and a set of "DAIYAME-DAIYAME-DAIYAME" snacks.
The set includes a 720 ml (25%) bottle of authentic sweet potato shochu "DAIYAME~DAIYAME~" and three types of Calbee snacks that pair perfectly with it.
The first snack is the " Kappa Ebisen Takumomi Umino Salt Flavor "!
Kappa Ebisen is known for its "I can't stop, I can't stop, I can't stop." Kappa Ebisen goes great with alcohol, but the "Kappa Ebisen Takumikai Umihito no Mo-shio Flavor" is made with natural shrimp from the Seto Inland Sea, and each piece is carefully baked to perfection.
The flavor is enhanced by the use of "sea salt" from Kamikamari Island in Kure City, located in the beautiful waters of the Seto Inland Sea, which has a very mild taste without any sharp edges.
Comment from Product Development Researcher, Hamada Shuzo
Shochu.Life
The savory flavor goes well with the Daiyame.
Enjoy the change in flavor when eaten after the refreshing daiyame, and you will never get tired of the pairing.
The texture is a little firm, and the taste of the shrimp fills your mouth as you bite into it.
The second is " MUGEN Potato Chips Scented Chicken Shio Flavor," a recreation of the "Mugen recipe" that has become a hot topic on SNS for Calbee's well-known "potato chips," which are synonymous with the company.
The flavor of sesame oil, the savory taste, and the umami of chicken make it hard to stop eating a piece.
The thick cut makes for a nice crunchy texture, and it is very satisfying to eat.
Hamada Shuzo Product Development Researcher Comments
Shochu.Life
The sesame oil flavor and savory taste of the product and the Daiyame are a new discovery.
The taste of the potato is added after the refreshing taste of the Daiyame highball.
After the two salty ones, the third and final sweet one is the " Beniharuka Sweet Butter Flavor "!
This stick-type snack is made from "Beniharuka", a yellowish, sweet and refreshing snack produced in Kagoshima Prefecture, and has a pleasant crispy texture.
In addition to the "Beniharuka" flavor, the stick type snack has a subtle sweet honey and the richness and flavor of butter, making it a perfect match!
Enjoy the marriage of sweet potato and sweet potato shochu!
Hamada Shuzo Product Development Researcher comments
Shochu.Life
Since they are made from the same sweet potato, they go well together.
It is elegantly sweet and gives a fuller flavor.
By drinking Daiyame afterward, you can enjoy a refreshing aftertaste.
Limited quantities! Be quick, because it will be gone as soon as it's gone!
The "Osake Awaase no Tabi Best Pairing Set" is currently on sale and is priced at 4,000 yen (tax included).
It is only available at the Hamada Shuzo online store, Shochu.Life, and in limited quantities, so it will end as soon as it is sold out!
The Calbee products included in the "DAIYAME" set are products sold at Calbee Plus stores, of which there are only a few in Japan.
Some of these products may be difficult to find in certain areas, so take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy the DAIYAME pairing!
For more information and to purchase, please visit " Shochu.Life," the online store directly managed by Hamada Shuzo.