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October 1, Sake Day, we opened a bottle of Koei Kiku's Hakutsuki. We have enjoyed most of the summer sake we purchased, so today is the start of autumn sake in our house, albeit belatedly. Since I started to enjoy sake seriously at the end of last year, this Hakutsuki is my first autumn sake.
It may be different from the real autumn sake called hiyaoroshi, but it is bottled in spring and stored in ice temperature during the summer before shipping, so it was not hard to imagine that it is different from the Koueikiku I know. When I actually tried it, the unusual taste made me feel the "autumn" in sake.
First of all, unlike the usual Koei Kiku, there was almost no gasiness. When poured into a glass, no bubbles appeared and the appearance was very calm. When drinking it, there is no gassy feeling, and while it does not have the usual freshness, it has a smooth texture and silky mouthfeel. Not only the texture but also the taste is mellow without any sharpness, and while the rich umami is felt as if it clings to the tongue, the acidity, astringency, and woody nuance like a barrel aroma typical of Koeihiku are still present, and I think I saw a new and different face of Koeihiku.
I am suddenly looking forward to other brands of autumn sake.
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