dined at shirahama

presented 酔楽天（熟成大吟醸)

crafted from tiny kernel of highest quality rice

bottle aged for two years

ethereal drunken joy

slightly chilled in small glass goblet

muted scent

clean - like purest vodka

floral arrival

gently oiled the tongue

hundred white flowers

spring garden after rain

soft notes of pear and melon

lingering for long finish

velvet smooth

zero hint of spice

surprisingly did not diminish taste of fish

paired first with horse mackerel

enhanced briny notes

then with yellow jack

adorned the meat with elegant sweetness

finally with rock salted sea eel

warm, crunchy textured

with rice wine

almost as if touched by a few flowers