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There are quite a few stores that do not carry the lowest grade of Junmai, and this is my first time drinking it.
On the first day, it was served cold. The melon-like sweet aroma is subtle but stronger than expected. When drunk, the rice flavor with a peachy sweetness rises slightly, and the spiciness, though not strong, gradually fades away.
Heated to 40°C (104°F) on the fifth day. The slightly medicinal taste takes precedence over the spiciness, and it becomes crisp and sharp. At 45°C, the umami of the rice comes to the fore, the medicinal flavor recedes, and the sharpness becomes bitter. 50°C gives it a stronger sharpness.
On the 6th day at room temperature. It still has a bitterness, but it also has a sharpness.
It is sweeter and more modern than I expected, and I feel that the warmed sake embodies the original image of Zao, but personally, I would prefer it cold or at room temperature by a narrow margin. The balance is excellent. The balance is excellent, and the cost performance is excellent.
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