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I love the classic Sentori Oumachi anyway, but I will try Kame-no-o as well.
Although it is a medium-bodied sake, unlike modern Sengoku, it has full of character such as sweetness and umami. Of course it tastes great cold, but even cold, not too cold, it has more character and is obviously tastier!
When you drink it, the sizzling image of biting into a piece of fruit spreads out, and it is just so delicious! The sweetness, flavor, acidity, and bitterness are in perfect balance.
It has a strong umami taste but is not cloying. It is sweet but goes well with meals. This is probably due to the excellent balance between sweetness and sourness. The bitterness is similar to an astringent taste, and it is delicious as an accent without being assertive.
When I write this, you would think it is a vigorous sake, but in fact it is calm and elegant. It has a pop and calmness that somehow makes you want to pair it with Western food. It would also go well with an omelette rice dish with a sour sauce...!
This classic Sentori series, Abeno's standard Junmai, and Shinshu Kamerei's Junmai Hitogokochi are my top 3 favorites. It's really delicious!
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