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I received a bottle of The Premium Yamadanishiki Orikarami from Hanahiyo-yoku.
I have had two bottles of Hanahayo Kurosaki so far, but this is the first time I have had the premium. It is a Junmai Daiginjo made from Yamadanishiki, and my favorite Origarumi.
The moment I opened the cork, the aroma was very gorgeous and dense, reminiscent of apples. I knew from this aroma alone that it was an extraordinary sake.
At first, I drank only the top clear saké, and the word that came to mind before the deliciousness was "amazing.
A sense of happiness surged through my mouth as a taste I had never experienced before filled my mouth. Specifically, it has a condensed sweetness and a rich flavor. The acidity gives it a fruity feel, and while the overall flavor is intense, the heaviness is offset and the end result is surprisingly refreshing. When served on the edge of the lees, the complexity of the lees brings a three-dimensionality to the flavor, and the bitterness and spiciness added to the aftertaste further heightens the sense of sharpness.
I feel frustrated that I cannot leave this deliciousness in words.
I have drunk nearly 200 bottles of sake so far, but I can only count the number of sakes that have impressed me so much. The past two bottles of Hana-yoso were of course delicious, but the premium was on a different level. Knowing that there is such a delicious liquid in this world is a great harvest.
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