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As it happens, I'm on my 100th brewery review and caught up with the sake I'm drinking now! I took a few months off so it was hard to catch up lol.
Now, the abe. I want to drink Abe soon. My mouth, body, and brain want me to drink Abe. Today, too, I am on my knees to my liver, painfully aware of my weakness in not being able to resist my instincts... and I will have it! I'm going to have it!
Yum, yum!
To tell the truth, I have not been able to distinguish the aroma very well lately... If I were to say "ginjo aroma" in one word, that would be the end of it.... If I had to say, I would say it has a floral, fruity, acidic, and slightly botanical image.
The key point of this sake is its gentle mouthfeel and mild sweetness. In fact, it is not very sweet, but the reason it gives the illusion of being so is because it has a strong umami flavor, which makes it a perfect food sake.
It has a slight bran-like taste, which is sometimes found in Honkinen, so some people may find it difficult to drink on the first day.
It goes well with anything, but I think it goes better with salads, carpaccio, and other appetizers that do not use fire.
By the way, the third day...no peculiarity. A delicious flavor with a hint of sweetness. Fruity acidity. Lightness. Transparency with no mundane taste...too delicious. I thought Hi-iri was Junmai, but Jungin is just as good..!
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