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HakkaisanSIN 純米原酒純米原酒
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家飲み部
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鮎三郎
My first Hakkaisan in about 20 years. I tend to avoid light and dry Niigata sake, even though I know it's not bad, because it's the opposite of my taste. And Hakkaisan is one of the best examples of light and dry sake. I've seen the Kanagawa-only Hakkaisan in some liquor stores for a few years now, but I've never been able to get my hands on it. This time, I stopped by a liquor store to buy Sagamitanada, and for some reason, I noticed it. The aroma was mild. There is no banana smell. When you take a sip, it is still light and clean. The quality of the sake is stable, like Niigata sake, and it's not bad. I wondered if I had made a mistake. I thought so, but... The snacks were fried sweetfish and chicken. I wondered if it was a good match, and as I drank it, I thought "Oh? It might be good? Maybe it's because it's 18 degrees alcohol, the taste gradually came out. Prejudice is a scary thing, and this sake reminded me once again that I shouldn't be afraid to drink it. 3/5 stars. Slow starter. How about pairing it with Japanese food next time?
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