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Kutouryuu Hareguchi Honjozo
The rice used is Gohyakumangoku produced in Fukui Prefecture.
It has a surprisingly sweet and robust flavor. It can be drunk on its own without an entrée. The aroma is faintly pleasant, with a hint of green apple. The aftertaste is pleasant and fades out without leaving a strange aftertaste.
I tried it cold, lukewarm, and hot, and it was best cold. When heated, it is silky on the palate.
I did some research and found that cold sake is still recommended.
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