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One of my most favorite sakes last year was AKABU's new Junmai sake.
I have seen Akabu's seasonal limited editions advertised at various distributors and sold out in no time at all.
For those of us who like the banana-like aroma of vinegar-iso-type sake that is drunk on ordinary days, it has always seemed like a substitute for Shinmai, as it was at the very edge of its premiere and not at a premium that could be obtained somehow if one tried hard enough. I think Junmai is a masterpiece that is too high level for everyday drinking and shows differentiation from others.
The sweetness is pleasant! What is this ten-fine sweetness? It is like good honey. A delicious or full-bodied sweetness. The bitterness appears relatively early on and the sake-like alcohol can also be felt, making it a so-called "junmai-shu standard," multi-layered but not overpowering. The main flavor is smooth, which makes it a rather beautiful sake.
I am wondering how much difference there is in the taste between new sake and year-round sake... but I hesitate to buy it because there are many breweries that have completely different tastes. But I would definitely like to drink it if I can find a place to drink it.
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