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I bought it at Kadoya Sake Shop in Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture, where I usually buy sake. I was looking for a 3,000-yen bottle of raw sake and found Kouei Kiku, so I bought a twilight orange for the first time. It cost about 3,200 yen. I am looking forward to it because I have an image that the other two bottles were delicious.
I drank it with my recent obsession, halami meat. The aroma is fruity. When you put it in your mouth and swallow it slowly, you can feel the fruity and sour taste that reminds you of citrus fruits. The aftertaste is also refreshing. It goes well with the jalami.
However, the acidity is stronger than expected. It would probably taste better if you let it sit for a few days after opening the bottle. Each Kouei Chrysanthemum has its own character. This may be a good thing.
The alcohol content is slightly low at 13%.
It seems that there are two types of people who like it or dislike it. I think it is for those who like strong acidity. Also, I think it would be good with strongly seasoned food, Chinese food, etc.
As I drink 1-2 gou every couple of days, this sake is just right for me. I am looking forward to drinking it again.
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