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The last time I drank it was RED, but that was for the complexity of the orikara flavor. This year's WHITE was well received, and I had been thinking about what to do with it but hadn't gotten around to drinking it because of the state of my refrigerator.
The aroma was apple and pineapple. It is not unpleasant. It has a richness like apple, pineapple, pear and honey.... I don't remember it tasting this good. The pineapple flavor is more to my liking, especially when the guts are cooled down, as the pineapple flavor is muffled.
Like Monochrome, Kangiku is very good at producing a mellow and clear flavor with a pineapple aroma.
RED has a complex flavor, while WHITE focuses on clarity. I'm not chasing after them because they are not right in the middle of my personal tastes, but I am still surprised at how good Kangiku tastes when I drink it from time to time.
To be honest, I think it is a stand-alone sake, but it should go well with light snacks and salads.
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