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We had a bottle of Koei Kiku's Biyun.
This is a relatively new sake, first released last year. Last year it was sold out so quickly that I missed out on buying it, and I have been curious about it for a long time, but this year I had the good fortune to be able to purchase it.
I have recently become interested in Nagano sake, and I was very much looking forward to drinking this Bikun, which is made from Nagano Miyamanishiki by Koei Kiku, one of my favorite sake brewers.
When poured into a glass, it has a soft texture that is slightly thickened and gassy to the point that very few bubbles appear.
The taste is rich and sweet with a syrupy concentration. There is a gentle acidity with ripe berry fruit nuances. The woody astringency that is typical of Koei Chrysanthemum is still there and very tasty.
It is not the sharp type because of its low alcohol content, but that allows you to enjoy the lingering fruitiness for a long time.
This is only its second year on the market, so I am sure it will continue to evolve and change in the future. We will repeat this wine next year.
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