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I had the impression that Hidakami produces well-balanced dry sake, which should be my favorite, but I have not had much luck with it because there are not many stores around where I can easily buy it. I wanted to drink it so much that I went after it as soon as it went on sale. I think I bought it at the same time as the Shinomine Norokumaru Autumn Sake. I remember that there was a lineup of newly arrived autumn sake at the store.
The aroma was like melon, grain, gyuhi, shiratama (white bean curd), or baked bread, which is often found in sake with strong flavor. This is absolutely delicious!
If you drink it casually, it is just a dry sake with a hint of alcohol, and you don't feel anything in particular, but if you drink it with a meal, the melon-like aroma with a tangy spiciness is very delicious!
It is interesting to note that it can be drunk cold or warmed without much change in impression. I personally recommend warming it up a little stronger and then drinking it slowly so that you can enjoy it until it cools down.
It goes especially well with grilled fish when warmed! It also went well with croquettes that I received as a gift!
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