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What does this mean for you? A sake with mild, yet engaging banana flavor that slips into a rich sake rice umami. Expect just a dash of acidity on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FifthTaste","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":42533341626554,"sku":"S851937007521","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/nishide-100-year-tps221104ym_096-1200.jpg?v=1732066835"},{"product_id":"jozen-aged","title":"Jozen - Aged","description":"\u003cp\u003eA reimagination of one of Japan’s most drinkable sake, this matured version has a nose rich with the scent of plums, cherries and raisins. Carefully aging this sake for over a year brings out the subtle, dry fruit flavor and a fuller body. Still, it retains the smoothness for which this brand is known. 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