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Post by BostonGo on Mar 19, 2015 14:44:32 GMT -4
HANAHATO KIJOSHUThis aged sake is amazing, but rare, and can compete with the best dessert wines in the world. It does not taste like what most people associate with sake. It is a parade of flavors, honey, Madera and sherry, dried fruit, hazel nut and almond, toffee and caramel, chocolates and coffee, with an earthy pungent marinated shitake on the nose. You think I'm exaggerating don't you?...I'm not. It should be served cold because of the residual sugars and because the earthier aromas are more obvious as it warms, though some enjoy it. The product has an extremely long finish. People who have an aversion to sherries or earthy aromas may be put off, but that leaves more of this precious product for the rest of us.
Kijoshu (aged 8 years) - "Gorgeous Bird" " This kijoshu has been aged for eight years and has a similar nose to a sherry or port with a honey/nutty /musky /mushroomy aroma. This very rich kijoshu is a balanced blend of dried fruits and earthy mushroom elements that has a malty aftertaste coupled with a full-bodied start and middle mouth. Deep fruit elements come out at different temperature points. The flavor perfectly compliments chocolates of all kinds, especially dark chocolate mousses and other thicker desserts. It does go well with nutty and earthy cigars as well. The red rose color is amazing for a sake, and this brew begs to be served instead of your normal dessert wine". Truesake.com
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