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I drank "Kikuizumi Daiginjo". It is one of the main brands of Nishida Shuzo Brewery as well as Tazake. Nishida Shuzo's Junmai-type sake is called "Tazake" and Alsoe-type sake is called "Kikusen". This Daiginjo is the highest grade of Kikuizumi and is made from rice polished to 40%. It was indeed quite expensive. LOL!
It has a gorgeous muscat-like scent, but it's not so strong and elegant. It's surprisingly tingling and fresh in the mouth. As you would expect from a wine that has been polished to 40%, it has a beautiful flavor. It was described as dry, but it also has an apple-like sweetness to it.
The brewing alcohol is well balanced and delicious. It's also a premium and elegant drink. It's probably a different direction from the recent trend, but I thought it was a solidly delicious drink.
I'd like to try the Daiginjo "Uto", a Daiginjo that is only available in Aomori Prefecture one day.
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