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I almost always buy Asakai, one of the seasonal series products at my local supermarket.
The rice and rice malt are domestically grown and domestically produced, but the label says it is made from 100% Iwate rice Ginga no Shizuku.
With a rice polishing ratio of 65% and an alcohol content of 17%, it is said to be a play on the words "dark" and the season to "fall in love" with the autumn flavors.
We drank a little at room temperature, and it is indeed dark. However, the alcohol taste is only slightly perceptible in the aftertaste, and the sweetness and umami are very strong!
The aroma is not so strong, but the sweetness that is immediately felt in the mouth is not too thick, and can be fully enjoyed on the tongue or in the mouth. It is delicious.
I frankly love this type, and it is sold at supermarkets for a reasonable price. I might want to buy another bottle.
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