shitakke
A full-bodied autumnal sake. Easy to drink without being quirky, yet the sweetness and umami flows in! The acidity is so light that it feels light, which is a plus, and you can drink it without feeling the slightest bit heavy.
As the temperature range rises, the heaviness comes out a little bit, but if you want the feeling of drinking, it's just fine.
The terms "hiyaoroshi" and "akiagari" are notoriously difficult to understand.
Hiyaoroshi is a type of sake that is squeezed in the winter and stored in the fire, and then aged over the summer before being packed fresh for shipment.
Hiyaoroshi refers to sake that has matured over the summer and has improved in quality (such as flavor) before being shipped out. Hmmm, sounds like I understand it, or maybe I don't! LOL!
At any rate, "Akigari" means that the sake is an improvement over the original taste. By the way, on the contrary, if it didn't turn out to be a good sake, it's called "Akigari" or "Akifuji"! That's too many terms!
It's been a long time since I've had a four-pack at once. The more good it tastes, the more booze I have to drink, the worse it gets! I really need to get a grip! LOL (9/11)
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