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Toko限定 純米吟醸 ひやおろし純米吟醸ひやおろし
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I bought this bottle at the direct store of the brewery at the Sake Brewery Museum Toko no Sake Brewery, which I stopped by during my trip to Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, in September. I had previously visited the brewery's exhibition, so this time I only visited the direct sales store. I took my time in making my selection. The rice used is 100% Yamagata rice. Rice polishing ratio is 55 Alcohol level is 15 Sake meter is -3, which is slightly sweet.  When the bottle is opened, the aroma is gentle and subdued, with a ginjo aroma of melon and pear that is more subdued than fruity. The aroma is mainly rounded and rice-derived due to aging, and the sweet and savory mature aroma derived from freshly cooked rice and koji is easy to detect.  When poured into a sake cup, it is clear with no lees and has a pale golden color. The viscosity is medium and when the glass is tilted, a light legginess remains.  When you take a sip, it is mild with a slight sweetness, like melon or white peach. In the mouth, there is a moderate acidity, and the fullness of the firm rice flavor and the thickness of the aging-derived umami. The sweetness and umami disappear quickly and smoothly at the same time, and the light astringency and bitterness provide a pleasant aftertaste that is not too long. It is umami-driven, mildly acidic, and mildly mellow, with a flavor that is soft and cohesive on the tongue and slowly fades away. The aftertaste is short, so it is good as a food sake 🤗.
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