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The warehouse review continues.
This is my second bottle of Hakurakusei since I bought a bottle of Orikarami as a new sake. It is a sake that accompanies a meal rather than having an explosive impact. Sakeya Hachibei is another such sake, but this one seems to be more modern.
I drank this sake after the summer, and it was about time I got tired of the easy-to-drink, gorgeous summer sakes with fruity, bold, strong flavors and fragrant aromas. That's when the year-round products really come into their own.
They are soft and dry to drink. That's why they complement your meal without interfering with it. It is truly a supporting role! The juicy yet mild acidity leads to a sharp taste, and it goes with any meal.
The impact itself is not so great, and if you are careless, you may feel it is a mediocre sake. However, it is not that it has no impact, but that it has no hook.
There are lots of aromas, and they are banana, citrus, and pear. I wouldn't call it fruity, but it is subtle enough that you can drink it without getting caught up in the aroma.
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