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I had a slight sip of Ona's first Shibori at room temperature a few years ago, but not since then.
The aroma is rather alcoholic, but it also has a drinkable atmosphere with hints of gyuhi, vanilla, and some acidity.
At the moment of drinking, it is light and refreshing. It even has an impression of clarity. I thought it tasted similar to muscat, but it gradually turned into a rich and robust flavor.
There is also a banana-like taste somewhere, and by the third day, the muscat feeling is considerably reduced and an elegant banana feeling emerges. It is hard to tell because I am drinking it with Miyazumi, but it may be quite strong.
The sweetness is there, but it is not unpleasant, just enough to support the umami. The fruity acidity is moderate, but the reason it does not taste light is probably because of the alcoholiness and the mellowness that starts to appear in the middle of the bottle.
It is a well-balanced sake that falls somewhere between refreshing and robust. It doesn't deteriorate much and tastes great all the time! And to my delight, it is a sake that I never get tired of drinking, so in that sense, it will always be delicious! This is exactly how I felt when I drank it before. I like it so much that I will buy it again next year.
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