The “50” indicates that the rice grains have been polished to 50% of their original size (a minimum requirement for the top or “daiginjo” classification). Very clean and elegant with gentle honey and Asian pear aromas and subtle suggestion of lychee and apple. Relatively dry and crisply fruity, with mineral notes and a hint of spice on the finish. It paired nicely with a steamed fresh lobster and shrimp dumpling with garlic butter.
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