Shizuoka Hiraki Tokubetsu Junmai

Shizuoka Hiraki's Tokubetsu Junmai has a beautiful golden colour and a ripe fruit aroma. It has a deep and well-rounded flavour profile with intense apple notes. Our bottle, over a year old, showed signs of ageing with an earthy and slightly bitter character. Despite this, there's a good amount of underlying sweetness. It's relatively dry and smooth, likely due to the use of soft water from the Abegawa River. The finish is mild and medium-length, with a slight peppery tingle. We were pleasantly surprised by this sake and enjoyed it at room temperature.

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Nose: medium+
Aroma: sweet, ripe fruits
Sweetness: medium-dry
Acidity: medium-
Umami: medium
Alcohol: medium
Body: medium+
Flavour intensity: medium+
Flavour characteristics: sweet, ripe fruits
Texture: standard (velvety)
Finish: long
Quality level: good