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I did not go to the Osaka Expo, but happened to get this collaboration sake from Shinzawa Brewing and the Expo. As expected, there was no super junmai daiginjo (1% rice polishing ratio), but the 50% rice polishing ratio is also good.
The website says, "A noble and sweet aroma reminiscent of ripe muskmelon passes through,
The aroma is similar to that of fresh white grapes or pears, and spreads over the palate. The wine finishes pleasantly with a fragile yet beautiful lingering aftertaste and refreshing acidity. How does it taste? The aroma is elegant and sweet. The sweetness on the palate has a juicy melon-like flavor characteristic of Junmai Daiginjyo. It has been a long time since I have tasted a Junmai Daiginjo with such a juicy sweetness. I was similarly impressed when I drank Mutsu Hachisen Junmai Daiginjo straight from the bottle a long time ago.
I was not particularly interested in the Expo, but I am grateful that this sake was born out of it.
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