It is refreshing and light.
The sweetness and bitterness go well together, and although the assertion is not strong, the taste of sake can be felt.
The sharpness is also outstanding.
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The hop flavor is well pronounced, but strangely enough, it matches very well with the sake flavor.
The citrus-like sweetness and hop bitterness are perfectly balanced and give it a unique sharpness.
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The taste is dark and robust.
The umami of the rice is strongly felt.
The sweetness is moderate, and when combined with the clear acidity, it gives it even more depth.
The sharpness is also good.
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Houraisen Sora
It starts with an elegant sweetness, followed by a clear but firm rice flavor.
The beautiful acidity, which is mainly sweetness, gives it an outstanding sharpness.
Taken at my sister-in-law's house
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The rich flavor fills the mouth from the moment it is contained. Many layers of flavor run through it, and the sharpness is good.
The flavor is robust, but the transparency is strong, so the invitation to take the next sip is strong.
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The combination of the umami and sweetness typical of tasake with a moderately ripe, fruity flavor creates the best balance.
The rice flavor is accompanied by a light bitterness that is as sharp as water.
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The flavor of rice is well blended into the clear flavor of Yoshi.
The difference in flavor depending on the temperature range is well expressed and the depth of the flavor can be felt.
It has a beautiful sharpness and is exceptionally delicious among dark mellow dry sake.
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Good morning, HIGE 😊.
Etsukaijin is one of the most respected sake (maybe the top...).
And this Honor✨
I bought a bottle myself the other day and I'm stanning it 😆.
Its modest but elegant sweetness and umami spread pleasantly.
The sweetness increases from the mid-palate to the end of the palate,
The sweetness swells further from the middle to the end and finishes with a clear aftertaste like that of wasanbon.
The umami spreads slowly with a crisp bitterness.
The bitterness is prevalent, but the bitterness skillfully envelops the rich sweetness.
It is not a sharp, sharp, sweet and delicious sake, but it is very easy to drink.
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The aroma is fresh and rich.
The sweetness of the grape-like flavor spreads strongly to the umami of the rice.
The acidity, which is typical of Sogapère, brings cohesion to the flavor, making it rich but refreshingly crisp.
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The umami spreads on the tongue with a firmness.
The taste is neither too sweet nor too sweet, and leads to a lingering finish.
The finish is gentle, with a slight, elegant sugary sweetness.
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The aroma is calm and fruity.
The taste is sublimated into a refreshing taste with the flavor of rice, which has a pleasantly full-bodied taste with a hint of gas.
It also has an elegant sweetness and a good sharpness, and has a high degree of perfection.
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It has a refreshing yet moderately full flavor with a good acidity and a nice sharpness.
It also has a moderate sweetness like ice water and a cool lingering aftertaste that is just like a summer sake.
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The aroma and taste are reminiscent of rich fruit.
The sake is crisp, yet has an exquisite saline quality with a spreading umami flavor.
It has a slight tendency to be a little long in the mouth, but it has a beautiful sharpness all the way through.
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The usual deliciousness.
It has the fullness of flavor that is typical of tasake, yet it is not heavy, and I would drink it anytime.
The various flavor elements are balanced at the highest level, and you feel the pressure of being told that even if you drink many different kinds of sake, you will probably come back here.
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The slightly gaseous taste is crisp and refreshing.
The umami can be felt throughout, so you can continue drinking with peace of mind.
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The acidity comes first, but is quickly overshadowed by sweetness, followed by umami with depth.
The taste is very long, with a variety of flavors based on the umami of the rice.
Finally, the refreshing acidity returns and finishes beautifully.
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From the moment it enters the mouth, the refreshing sweetness and deliciousness slowly spreads.
Layers of deliciousness can be felt, but there is no dullness at all.
Naturally, the sharpness is also excellent.
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The muscat-like aroma is very attractive.
The mouthfeel is dry, but the flavor slowly overflows from the back of the mouth.
There is a good balance between the slight feeling of gas, bitterness and acidity.
The lingering aftertaste is crisp and clean with no lingering sensation of sluggishness.
A very elegant dry and delicious sake.
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The aroma is fresh and clean.
In the mouth, the same fresh sweetness as the aroma spreads with mild acidity.
Complexity is somewhat restrained.
The sharpness is good, and there is no unpleasant taste at all.