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Honkin純米吟醸 雄町純米吟醸
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I chose Honkin from the Nunoya Honkin Sake Brewery in Suwa, Nagano Prefecture, a sake I had never tried before, which I was taken to the Saito Sake Shop when I visited the Nasu area. The production date was 0707. The rice used is 100% Omachi from Okayama Prefecture. Rice polishing ratio is 55%. Alcohol level is 16 degrees Celsius Heated in a bottle Sake strength is +3 with a slightly dry taste and a clean finish. When the bottle is opened, the aroma is gentle and calm, with citrusy tones like lime and tangerine, and a slight floral coolness. After a while, the sweetness of steamed rice, typical of Omachi, wafts softly through the air. When poured into the sake cup, it has a very light golden color and is light and refreshing. When you take a sip, you will feel a soft sweetness with a calm mouthfeel. The richness and fullness of Omachi's typical umami spreads out gradually. It has a good balance between a grain-like puffiness and a hint of sweetness, and the lingering aftertaste of calm acidity and bitterness makes it a perfect food sake.
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