Rigel
I haven't been well since September and haven't had much to drink.
It's been a long time since I've had an emishky.
The aroma is juicy green apple, which is very rare for the four seasons.
The mouthfeel is mellow and full of flavor. The sweetness is like a cross between apple and grape, with a full-bodied flavor at the end. I served it cold, but I think it is also good at room temperature.
Looking at last year's production, I would say that junmai-shu is better if you want the nama-moto style, and kijo-shu is better if you want the full-bodied, mellow, umami taste of the previous year. I prefer the latter, although the price has gone up quite a bit.
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