While I was at Tokyo Station I happened to spot an Ogawaken shop, so I picked up some raisin sandwiches.

The shop

Ogawaken is famous for its raisin sandwiches, but there are actually several different lineages. There’s Paris Ogawaken in Shimbashi, plus a bunch of other Ogawakens. The Kamakura one has its own style too.

To go with whisky..

The whisky, one called Sherry Bomb, was, well.. a bit ordinary for its reputation. Anyway..

The contents

Cross section

The character really is a bit different. The rum the raisins are soaked in is different, and the butter varies a little too. This one is on the lighter side, while the other Ogawakens are, how should I put it, a bit heavier..

Strawberry almonds

I bought them because they looked pretty, and it turned out to be a great call.

Like this..

The almonds are caramelized and coated in strawberry chocolate, so they’re pretty, sure, but they’re also fantastic with whisky. I want to bring some home again next time.

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