Noguchi day

Lunch at a friend's place.

Noguchi Naohiko 88 Years Old Special Edition (農口尚彦 米寿記念限定品), Vol. 3, Bottle 339/888 - seimaibuai (精米歩合) of 55%. nose was more medicinal, hospital disinfectant, very thick and viscous on the palate.

Noguchi Naohiko 88 Years Old Special Edition (農口尚彦 米寿記念限定品), Vol. 5, Bottle 341/888 - seimaibuai of 50%. More fruity on the nose, higher acidity, and thinner on the palate.

Noguchi Naohiko 01, 2017, Bottle 1168/5500 - lots of banana on the nose. Medium-bodied, kinda dry on the palate with a hint of sweetness. Thicker and more viscous.

Noguchi Naohiko 01, 2018, Bottle 1860/5500 - more spicy on the palate with bitterness on the finish. Later on some acidity showed up.