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We received a bottle of Fukkai Yamadanishiki Hi-iri.
As you can see, the bottle is signed.
When I went to my usual liquor store to buy sake, I found the brewer, Mr. Fukuda, talking with the store owner. I recognized him immediately because I had seen him on video.
I approached him in between conversations and asked for his autograph, which he gladly accepted.
I was impressed by his honest atmosphere and his friendly and courteous manner, just as I had seen in the video.
This is the second time I have had Fukkai sake. The last time was a Yamadanishiki sake.
It had a glossy texture when poured into a glass. The label on the back says it has a slightly fizzy taste, but I felt it was rather soft and smooth on the palate. The taste was clear and free of any impurities, and the bitterness and alcoholiness that I had felt in the previous nama-shu was subdued, allowing me to enjoy the sweetness and umami that is typical of Yamada-Nishiki more straightforwardly.
This was the first time for me to meet the brewers, and I feel that sake tastes even better when you get to know the people behind it. I would like to continue to follow Fukkai in the future.
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