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A terrific feeling sake that fills the mouth with fat and gooey flavors, but stays super smooth. The brilliant acidity balancing act takes the sweetness out of the gambit of fruit flavors including pineapple and mango. Plump and complex, this sexy beast is layered and luxurious with attitude and swagger. 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Everybody loves Bamboo Tears, and you will too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWORD:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSoft Reds\/Creamy Whites \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Creamy Ales \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOODS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sushi, sashimi, comfort foods, fried chicken, French fries, Yakitori, fried chicken, creamy soups and stews.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mutual Trading","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":363829029,"sku":"JH06-02","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7601\/files\/JH06-02_TakenotsuyuJunmaiBambooTears_720ml_WM.png?v=1729886863"},{"product_id":"ura-gasanryu-koka","title":"Ura Gasanryu Honjozo \"Koka\"","description":"This International Wine Challenge Honjozo Trophy winner has a grassy and herbal nose, with hints of white grapes, blueberry, and mint. 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It has a light and smooth beginning that greets a fruity middle-mouth made up of persimmon and peach flavors, which then slips into a round and fresh finish with no aftertaste. 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It is bright, juicy and super smooth, with an incredible balance and a terrific finish. Look for whisper fruit tones on a semi-thick flow that has great presence. 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First and foremost, when you take a fruit-forward sake and age it for one year at -5°C, you tend to round out the edges and brashness of a fruity sake. But wait, there’s more! Since it’s a \u003cem\u003eGenshu,\u003c\/em\u003e it brings up the amplitude of fruitiness, so the result is a fruity sake that drinks round and smooth. This brew is built so well! It drinks fun and really awakens the senses, and it’s only made of rice and water! Wow! Look for strawberry, mango, ripe pear, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emaraschino cherries\u003c\/span\u003e, raspberry snow cone, fruit compote, and sweet rice flavors that drink very juicy and fruity. 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