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Thirsty Thursday: Saké: Harushika Junmai Daiginjo, Nara, Japan
I know near to nothing about saké. I never review it. But secretly, this wine geek loves it. Every time I drink it, regardless of quality, it consistently fascinates.
Saké is not beer, but it is brewed grains. Saké is not wine, but alcohols also average in the tweens. Truly, any comparisons fall apart. For saké is uniquely Japanese: like Kimonos, matcha green tea, or Godzilla…taking a tea (?) break between destroying cities: Continue reading
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Tagged Aspergillus oryzae, Buddhist, Gewürztraminer, Godzilla, Harushika, Harushika's, Hefeweizen, Imanishi Seibei Shoten, Japan, Nara Prefecture, rice, rice wine, sake, Shinto
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