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Tengu Mai's Yamahai is the pride of Ishikawa, and I had enjoyed it so much on a trip to Japan that I wanted to buy some and drink it someday. I had been waiting for a chance to buy it, but when it was on sale, I asked to reserve a bottle and bought it.
It is 18 degrees, but the alcohol content is already strong from the aroma. The directionality of the sake after it is contained is similar to that of Kanenaka, which I drank just before. The acidity and the strength of the Yamahai are also noticeable.
It has a tremendous depth of flavor, and the acidity that comes in like an unceasing wave of attacks is delicious. What is particularly interesting about this trend is that bitterness is almost imperceptible. It may be because the other flavors are strong, but I feel that there is absolutely no bitterness. This may be the reason why there is no harshness until the very end despite such a strong flavor, and why the aftertaste is surprisingly clean and refreshing.
It is wonderful that it is easy to drink despite its quirks. It is a unique gem that is hard to find elsewhere. It tastes great chilled, at room temperature, and even better when warmed! It was wonderful! I was very impressed!
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