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Abe Junmai Daiginjo FirstClass (direct pumping) Sake-no-jinjin Limited
4.5
This is the best Abe sake I have ever had. I know this because I have experienced the various Abe lineups! It was worth standing in line for a total of 90 minutes at the sake camp to buy it.
I had actually bought and drank it at the main store's purchasing department when the Sake Festival was cancelled in 2020, but this time it tasted even better. Because of the high price, I thoroughly prepared the temperature and sake equipment in advance (lol).
Very delicate balance of acidity, umami, and gasiness is maintained. The aroma is also fruity and gorgeous. The sweetness of the orikara is controlled by the soft acidity.
Women and foreigners who are beginners to Japanese sake will fall in love with this. The 14% alcohol content is also easy to drink. Abe really has a wide range of flavors. I would definitely like to conquer all the brands.
It is the best First Class and goes well with sushi, Japanese food, French food, and everything else. Some restaurants shy away from pairing with Abé because of its strong acidity and gaseous taste. However, FirstClass is the best as a food sake. It is inevitable that it will go well with a variety of meals.
However, since it costs 6,000 yen, I will refrain from giving it a perfect score from a cosmetic point of view (laugh).
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