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The layers of flavor are amazing as steamed rice tones give way to a rich fruitiness when the brew comes closer to room temperature. This extremely food-friendly Junmai speaks to those who like a mouthful of fat and chewy smoothness that is neither particularly fruity nor dry – just balanced. 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Talk about a round and smooth brew that is very large in presence. Beefy, chunky, immense (take your pick), but enjoy the chewy rush of rich flavors and feelings. A deep and profound sake that has layers of brown sugar and caramel tones that float on a fleshy fluid. Smoky rice elements present themselves closer to room temperature. Sort of a quasi-True Sake exclusive, as not that many retailers carry this bottle. Fun fact: only three people in the brewery know how to wrap this bottle with that opulent gold foil. 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Oooooh, the Kubota legend brings forth a Ginjo that belts around flavors such as caramel, cotton candy, and cocoa in a very dry and clean package. There is a bit of back-door acidity, and an unmistakable aftertaste that revisits the cotton candy elements. 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This Junmai is constructed the traditional way using the \u003cem\u003eYamahai\u003c\/em\u003e method, and easing on the carbon filtration, thus leaving a gamey and syrupy amber nectar that is best served room temperature. It has a full nutty and earthy nose that smells slightly astringent. What comes next is a flavor-forward rush of butterscotch and walnuts nestled in a solid acidity that brings a warm and thick texture to all the recesses of the mouth. This Junmai shimmers and plays very round in the corners of your mouth, and leaves a lasting and splendid tail that is more thick than sizzle. \u003cstrong\u003eWORD\u003c\/strong\u003e: Amber \u003cstrong\u003eWINE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thick Reds\/Chewy Whites \u003cstrong\u003eBEER\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ambers\/Honey Stouts \u003cstrong\u003eFOODS\u003c\/strong\u003e: Simmered seasoned fish, salmon teriyaki, yakitori with sauce, ginger pork and chicken.","brand":"NA FOOD","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":363829231,"sku":"JH43-02","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7601\/files\/JH43-02_TengumaiYamahaiJunmai_DanceoftheDemon_720ml_WM.png?v=1742502233"},{"product_id":"ohyama-tomizu","title":"Ohyama Tomizu Tokubetsu Junmai \"Special Water\"","description":"The nose on this \u003cem\u003eTokubetsu Junmai\u003c\/em\u003e that drinks very much like a \u003cem\u003eGinjo\u003c\/em\u003e is an array of white grape, apple, pear, cucumber, and berry essences. 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The perfect “semi” sake that is semi-dry, semi-sweet, semi-bold, semi-thick, and semi-rich, but fully fun!  Round and tingly, this sake has deep rich pear, white grape, and melon tones, with a hint of citrus and rock candy. Lively, brisk and zesty, \u003cem\u003e\"Red Snapper\"\u003c\/em\u003e drinks with a crisp attitude that appeals to all wine lovers. Truly one of the best selling sake in True Sake history! It was the first brew that we simply could not keep on the shelf! If you see a can, you should grab it quickly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWORD:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Superb \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINE:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Zesty Dry Reds\/Crisp Whites \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBEER:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Crisp Ales \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOODS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e The kitchen sink! 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