Kaori
The color is clear and colorless, with a brilliant crystal.
The aroma is rather mild and daiginjo, with a polish of 40, but the characteristics of the raw material aroma stand out more than the ginjo aroma. The aroma is more full-bodied than flamboyant.
If it were a fruit, it would be cherries or strawberries, with a faint but slightly sweet and sour element.
As for the aroma of the ingredients, there is an impression of steamed starch such as steamed rice, malted rice, steamed sweet potato, etc., which you can feel in Imo Shochu.
In addition, there is an element of bitterness and astringency like chestnut skin.
The taste is light and easy to drink, and the aftertaste is crisp. It makes you think that this is what Hakkaisan and Niigata's light dry taste is aiming for. The lingering umami is also strong, but not too long.
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