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Akashi Tai - Honjozo Genshu 72cl Bottle

Akashi-Tai's undiluted honjozo Akashi-tai is a satisfyingly full-bodied sake. This is the drink the brew-masters reach for at the end of a working day. Because it is undiluted, this is perhaps the most direct way to savour the full palate of their sake. The flavour continues to mellow pleasingly over time.

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SKU: 4644-11354

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