The pink and red dots on the label of this sake represent the two different yeast strains used in production (yeast being a major flavour component of sake). Brewed by the Huchu Homare Yamagauchi Brewery, which was founded in 1854, this sake leads with a nose of honeydew melon and spring flower which reappear in the mouth, along with flavours suggesting toasted nuts and a distinct “umami” component.
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