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I bought two bottles a few years ago and this one is over 3 years old. It was originally a 5 year old aged sake, so in effect it is now an 8 year old all koji aged sake...!
When I opened the bottle and poured it, I found a dense & burnt aroma of caramel, brown sugar, and caramel.
The mouthfeel is rich and mellow. The sweetness, which is a combination of woodiness and a burning sensation, tastes like bourbon or caramel pudding.
It is sweet and astringent with a berry-like taste like prunes!
It has been moved around a lot, being put in a storage room, in the refrigerator and under the kitchen, but there is no sense of deterioration, which is a relief 😌.
I will enjoy the taste of koji slowly and carefully!
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