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Commentary.
Hiran's standard and mainstay sake "Nikomaru" is made from Nagasaki Prefecture's original edible rice "Nikomaru".
It is a rice that holds a special place in the heart of Nagasaki Prefecture, which does not have its own original sake rice.
It is easier to produce a unique flavor than lighter sake rice, and is a perfect match for Hiran's goal of making sake that emphasizes sweetness, acidity, umami, bitterness, and other complexities.
It is said that the name "Nikomaru" comes from the fact that the rice grains are so tasty that they make you smile, and that the rice grains are round and firm.
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