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Storehouse Review 86
It has been a long time since I have had Ryoseki Shuzo. I like the Suitama Nama and have had it a few times. Personally, I remember that I preferred the special junmai because I prefer a less strong aroma. I bought and drank Hanayu several times in a bottle, with different rice varieties. This time, I hadn't had Hana Yuu for 3-4 years since then! It's also a No. 4 bottle! (It seems they only release it in July).
The aroma is surprisingly not strong, but it has a classy floral aroma. When you drink it, you will immediately recognize ...... that it is a sake from the Tohoku region, with hints of apple and pineapple. Sake like Mutsu Hassen and Hakuro Suiju, including Jyushiyo, have this kind of aroma.
Personally, I have been going through a transition of liking the aroma, disliking it, not liking it, and then finding it not so bad.
I think that sake with this kind of aroma tends to have a pungent and bitter aftertaste, but if you know what you're getting into, I think it's a good thing too.
Although it is sweet, it has an elegant sweetness, so you will not get tired of drinking it. I think it is a sake that goes well by itself mainly before or after a meal, but also with appetizers or during a meal if the flavor is not too strong.
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