ひるぺこ
This time it is a Junmai-shu retro label from Houken.
This sake is from Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
Houken is known for its Hachitan-Nishiki, and this one is a Junmai-shu based on Hachitan-Nishiki, blended with Junmai-Daiginjo and Junmai-Ginjo blame portions.
The label is also a must for retro label lovers😍.
It is served cold.
Crystal color with a slight yellow tinge.
The top aroma is bitter and sour like grapefruit with a hint of green bamboo.
The palate is gentle, and the overall impression is clear, light and dry like clear water.
It has a light flavor with a hint of banana, a mild umami that seems to put a thin veil over the tongue, and a moderate bitterness that is crisp and tasty.
I was impressed with the taste of this sake when I had it cold as my first drink at a heated sake bar. I was so impressed with the taste that I was going to buy it whenever I saw it.
Then I saw it at Yamanaka the other day and immediately bought it at ‼️.
It's too hot today, so I'll hold off, but I'd love to enjoy some heated sake 😊.
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T.KISO
Hi Hirupeco 😊
Retro label of Houken ❣️
I've always wanted to try it, but I haven't been able to find it in Tohoku💦.
Heated sake would be great 💕︎
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ジャイヴ
Hello, Mr. Hirupeko!
I didn't know "Hoho Kenshu" had such a label 💡.
Interesting bottle of Junmai Ginjo or Junmai Daiginjo blended with a Junmai base ✨.
Ahh! I'd love to try heating it up 😁.
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Hi Hirupeko 😃
I've never had Houken 🥲 but after reading your review here, I can't help but look for it 😳Noby's favorite one! I think I'll pursue it 😄
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ひるぺこ
Good evening, T.KISO. I see you know the retro label of the quintessential Houken 😳 This is one bottle I hope you will meet one day T.KISO 😊.
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ひるぺこ
Good evening, Mr. Gyave. You have written "宝剣" correctly as 寳劍(劍?), which means "treasure sword" in Japanese! Mr. Gyve is the one who writes "寳劍" (correct?) for "宝剣"! Cold sake is delicious, but I would also like to enjoy a bottle of heated sake♨️🍶I'm sure you'll meet some good sake when you go to the store😊.
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ひるぺこ
Good evening, Jay & Nobby. I'm sure you'll like the taste of this sake, Nobby - I'd love to have you try it. It's a seasonal product, but I think I can snap it up now 😊.
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