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It has been a long time since my last visit to Shinshu Kamerei. It has been about one year. I have been saving it carefully, so I don't know when it was produced even if I look at the label on the back of the bottle. However, I bought two bottles the year before last and never drank them, so I think it was made in 2023... I don't remember at all... lol
The aroma is just a gentle pineapple and apple-like aroma. It seemed a little sharp right after taking it out of the fridge, but after 5 minutes, the temperature rose a little and it became milder on the palate at once. It's so good!
I am often troubled by the capsule aroma, but I can drink it with no worries when it has such a gentle aroma.
What is surprising is that even though the lot was made 2 to 3 years ago, it has not lost its freshness. I thought it would be more matured and extremely calm, but I was surprised by its freshness, which was different from my imagination!
Among Shinshu Kamerei, Yamae-Nishiki is unique in that its standing aroma is not too gorgeous, and its taste has a strong astringent and bitter flavor. That is why only this one seems different compared to the others. However, by the third day, it has a popular aroma that is typical of premium sake.
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