hige
The aroma is clean and clear, but the sake's character can be tasted on the palate.
While the rice flavor is robust, the elegant acidity enhances the crispness of the taste.
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hige
It is overflowing with juiciness and coolness that fills the mouth.
The acidity is mild but well accented, creating a sense of unity.
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hige
Sweet and sour and refreshing on the palate.
The flavor expands a little bit, but remains cohesive in a very good balance, and then moves on to the aftertaste.
The palate is light but firm.
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hige
It starts with the flavor of rice and gradually rises to a clean sweetness.
You feel a good balance between the two, as if they complement each other's good qualities.
The lingering finish is gentle and quietly sharp.
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hige
It is full of pineapple flavor, but the way to balance it without making it sound unpleasant is brilliant.
It is a strange mismatch of strong but refreshing flavor.
The crispness accompanied by a strong and sharp acidity also brings the whole thing together nicely.
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hige
It starts with a banana-like flavor,
It has a strong rice flavor with a unique sourness, yet it has little cloying taste.
It has an addictive and "almost" addictive taste.
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hige
It has a slightly soft acidity and a moderate sweetness.
It is possible to enjoy a more refreshing Murayu sensation than usual.
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hige
Milky and gentle acidity give a good impression.
The lingering aftertaste is very clear because it is too sharp while the umami of rice can be felt firmly.
It is not too sweet, so it goes very well with food.
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hige
The taste is light and elegant, with a subtle sweetness overlaid with a refreshing acidity.
There is no trace of a tugging or unpleasant element.
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hige
An elegant sweetness with a hint of freshness fills the mouth.
The spiciness in the back of the mouth helps to balance the flavor and keeps a good balance throughout.
The heavy bitterness gives it a nice sharpness.
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hige
The mild yet elegant acidity provides a good accent.
The sweetness follows in the second half, adding depth to the flavor.
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hige
Full rice flavor. You can feel the Asahi Wakamatsu character.
Yet, it is gentle and mild, and has a good sharpness.
It seems to be an ordinary sake, but it has a different taste.
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hige
The flavor of rice can be felt throughout.
The core flavor is thick, with a hint of sweetness that adds a nice accent. The sharpness is also good.
This is a strange sake that is both dark and light at the same time.
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hige
Easy to drink.
The balance between clear sweetness and refreshing acidity is very good, and the bitterness that is not too astringent gives it a very high level of sharpness.
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hige
It has a firm, gorgeous sweetness and umami flavor.
It is a well-balanced sake with a clear taste and good sharpness.
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hige
The sweetness is subdued, but the umami with a gentle acidity is well pronounced.
It is not the usual balanced sake, but rather dry and crisp with a moderate bitterness.
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AAJI
I drank it too. I feel that the basic taste of Tasake that I drank in the past (more than forty years ago) has been inherited. (It's a hazy memory...) This commemorative bottle was delicious.
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hige
The mouthful of rice flavor fills the palate with sourness.
The sweetness is strong, and the flavor has a sense of maturity.
The lingering finish is rather long, with a hint of bitterness and acidity, finally returning to the rice flavor to finish off.
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hige
Despite the translucent aroma, the palate is overwhelmed with the delicious flavor of rice.
The milky flavor derived from the acidity and the gentle bitterness make this sake more than just a strong sake.
I am glad that the sake has been aged in a refrigerator for six months to give it a finish that I like even more.
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hige
It has a good balance of sweetness and umami covered with moderate acidity.
The gentle rice flavor spreads and finishes with a crisp bitterness while the acidity remains the main flavor.
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hige
From a crisp, unctuous start, the soft umami gradually expands.
The heavy bitterness enhances the crispness.
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