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Shichiken is the only sake from Yamanashi Prefecture to win a gold medal at this year's National New Sake Competition. The rice used seems to be Yumesansui instead of the traditional Yamadanishiki.
I remember that the Onakaya I drank a long time ago had a slightly thicker bottle with a cork stopper hardened with wax, which made it very difficult to open. The current Onakaya, however, is a slim bottle with a screw cap that makes it easy to open.
After opening the bottle and pouring it into a glass, I found that it was a junmai daiginjo, so the aroma was subdued and elegant. The taste is clean and refreshing with a slight sweetness. It is mild and easy to drink, so you can drink it easily.
It is a Junmai Daiginjo, not a Daiginjo, and the rice polishing ratio is 27%, and the evaluation at the New Sake Competition is based on the point reduction method.
It may be good as a food sake to match with food, but personally, I prefer "Junmai Daiginjo, Kinu no Aji" which has a better cost performance.
Still, the quality of Shichiken's sake has improved remarkably in recent years.
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