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Echigo Den-emon Toyosaka
The nose has a strong grape-like aroma.
When poured into a glass, it gives off a fizzy sensation.
When you take a sip, you are first surprised by the very strong acidity. It is not often that such a strong acidity comes out on the whole surface of a sake.
After a delay, a moderate sweetness arrives, and the palate is filled with a lingering bitter astringency. The impression is light, fresh and dry. Overall, it is well-balanced and never gets old.
The Mishaguchi I drank once before was full of sweetness and punchiness, and I thought it was a brewery that specialized in making such sake, but this time, the impression of acidity was strong anyway. It seemed that Mishaguchi is not a one-size-fits-all brewery, and I was eager to try their other sake as well.
The sake is brewed in very small quantities by a single person, and as the label indicates, one can sense the tremendous care that goes into making it.
The price is a little high, but that is acceptable if the sake is this unique.
In these days when it seems that there are many sake with a somewhat similar taste, this is a bottle that makes you happy with its unique impact.
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