Kozaemon特別純米 信濃美山錦 直汲み 2022BY
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It seems to be a limited edition sake that is only available at some distributors.
The aroma is quite apple. Modern itself.
When you drink it, you can feel some gas, and it has a smooth texture with low acidity, gradually revealing sweetness and umami like amazake, while it finishes with a light bitterness.
On the fourth day, we tried heating it up to 40°C (104°F), where the sweetness comes out first, followed by a spiciness that quickly takes over. 45°C (104°F) and 50°C (122°F) are almost the same, but it feels just a little bitter.
It is still modern. The bitterness is in the trend direction, but it has just the right range of accents to be pleasing and tasty. It goes well with salads and boiled fish, but it is best with light cheese. Stewed sweet potatoes, which bring out the sweetness, are also good. It is a bittersweet wine that is good with food instead of sourness.
It is a versatile sake with a mellow, sweet flavor that is surprisingly good warmed up and can be served by itself or with food.
It is somewhat like a Nagano sake, perhaps because the sake rice is from Nagano. The flavor is stable even after the bottle is opened.
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