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The palate is a juicy and mouth filling splash of honeydew melon, starfruit, muscat grape and cream with a rich and buttery texture with a touch of daidai citrus with a clean finish. Like a big red wine, this sake improves with a little air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll in all a smashing Daiginjo sake that drinks way above its price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamazake should be stored refrigerated and this sake is best served fairly well chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35145842833,"sku":"KU17K800","price":88.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/files\/kubota-toji-ikkon-nama-720ml-japanese-sake.jpg?v=1784534033"},{"product_id":"senbazuru-daiginjo-720ml","title":"Senbazuru Daiginjo 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Daiginjo that breaks the rules. 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