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This is a Yamahai Junmai Oorigarami Nama from Otsuka Shuzo, Takejaku, located in Ibi-gun, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Otsuka Shuzo is located on the left bank of the Ibigawa River across from Sugihara Shuzo, where Takejaku is brewed. The Takejaku series is a new brand created by the current 6th generation head brewer. The brewery has teamed up with a nearby farmer to use Yamada-Nishiki grown in the same town and water from the river's underground stream, and brews with an emphasis on local production for local consumption and traditional methods.
The aroma is gorgeous, with a hint of banana. It has a fresh, slightly effervescent nuance, but also has a mild impression on the palate. The sweetness glides across the tongue, and the acidity acts as a light bridge. The acidity is a light and refreshing link. Combined with a moderate bitterness, the astringency sits on the tongue, creating a long, lingering aftertaste. It is a bottle with a profound flavor, but also has the character of a spring sake.
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