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Sake purchased on a trip to Kumano.
Cold
The color is dark, but the mouthfeel is watery. However, the umami flavor rises softly afterwards.
Heated
This sake won the gold medal in the premium heated category at the National Heated Sake Contest 2024, so we tried heating it up at home, even though it's a pain.
Slightly hotter than human skin. Mellow on the palate, with a brown sugar-like aroma. The brown sugar aroma is a bit pungent, but not in a bad way; it enhances the umami. The aftertaste is slightly bitter, but the assertion of bitterness is moderate.
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