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This sake has a Sake meter of -62.
When I first saw this number, I did a double-take. It is "extremely sweet" beyond my imagination, but it is not just sweet. It has a core and depth as a sake, and above all, it has a surprisingly refreshing aftertaste.
In the mouth, it has a thick and dense texture.
It is like a perfectly ripe white peach or pear preserved in honey. The slight acidity beautifully rounds out the flavor, giving it a richness reminiscent of a noble rot wine.
It is often said to have a "glycerin-derived sweetness," but it really is velvety and mild. The sweetness is not sharp, but spreads softly on the tongue and quietly melts away.
The dense and elegant sweetness is unique to kijoshu, which uses part of the sake as brewing water.
It would be a perfect after-dinner dessert sake, or even better with chocolate or blue cheese.
We heartily recommend this bottle to those who want to taste a "new world of sweetness.
This is not so much a "drinking sweet" as it is a "drinking luxury.
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