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First, a cold sake
Lively Showa ramune.
drink. Thick and heavy. Refreshing flavor like issued ramune. The sourness and bitterness are very slight. When swallowed, the alcohol-derived sweetness sticks to the back of the throat.
Next, 45℃.
Strong alcohol feeling. Deep rice flavor
Drink it. It is suddenly hot. It is bitter. The sweetness is like that of muddy sake, but it is subdued. The richness sits firmly on the tongue. When you swallow it, you can feel the alcohol filling your throat and nasal cavity.
Next, 55℃!
The Sainokami was held in the midst of falling snow. The heated sake was served haphazardly.
I drink it. It's sweet. It has a heavy sweetness, like a muddy sake made in the country. It has a savory flavor that stands out like nothing else. There are no corners. When you swallow it, there is a heavy bitterness and a slight astringency. The sourness rides on the aftertaste.
Finally, the temperature is 65℃.
Beyond the rice aroma, there is alcohol all around!
Drink it. It slowly enters the mouth. It has a strong aroma. Next, an intense sweetness. After swallowing, a sour taste remains on the tongue. Sweet and sour
The sake is 20% modern and 80% classic. If you are not used to drinking 18 degrees, it may be a little strong.
If you like this sake, you will like Niigata's classic ginjo sake for local people. Just a guess.
I don't have any plans to repeat it at the moment.
I'm sure the brewery will be pissed, but I think it's a superb cooking sake.
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