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For some reason, Kouji didn't appeal to me and I had not been drinking it for a long time, but recently I started to think about trying it because it is highly recommended at a restaurant I have been going to and a YouTuber praised it.
Fortunately, the Jungin Hanayaka I often see was sold in 300ml bottles, so I bought a bottle to try it out!
It has a juicy aroma, mainly pineapple, with a fresh aroma somewhat like muscat. It has a gorgeous standing aroma, but it is very elegant.
The fruity aroma is not overpowered by the sweetness of cotton candy or some kind of honey.
The slight acidity and moderate umami of rice can be enjoyed behind the sweetness or together with the sweetness. The acidity cuts through at the end, and the sharpness is not bad.
As soon as it finishes, bitterness appears gradually. It is not just a sweet sake because it also has a sense of alcohol, but it also has a tingling and powerful flavor at the same time. Of course, I am not saying that this tingling will be popular with true beginners. LOL!
I think it will be popular with a fairly wide range of people who can drink alcohol to some extent! If you drink at a restaurant, I recommend opening your mouth if possible!
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