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Easy to pairing any foods...!\n Enjoy in a wine glass, or also using kan zake, as this brings out even more flavour...!\n \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MINATO51 Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44959791513644,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/9259\/7548\/files\/SakeSelector-ProductPhoto_Kinoene-Umakara-Migakihachiwari-720ml_f65d8fa7-5b9e-4cfc-8df6-7b256e7308b9.jpg?v=1756744911"},{"product_id":"kinoene-hanayaka-takumi-no-kaori-720ml","title":"Kinoene Hanayaka Takumi no kaori 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKinoene Hanayaka boasts a rich and graceful fruity aroma. 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This premium UMEKICHI has a fresh aroma of Ume and is very smooth, with a long-lasting aftertaste of plum flavour.\n \n One of our favorite idea is pour UMEKICHI on to a Vanilla ice cream... ♪\n It like a Umesyu affogato...!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MINATO51 Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45247637323820,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/9259\/7548\/files\/SakeSelector-ProductPhoto_Kinoene-Nihonshujikomi-Umekichi-720ml_cad1965f-e718-45cc-ba6f-9c6b7195ba30.jpg?v=1756744915"},{"product_id":"iki-super-gold-22-barley-shochu-720ml","title":"Iki Super Gold 22 Barley Shochu 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentically crafted from one-third rice malt and two-thirds barley, this shochu is distilled to highlight its finest aroma and flavour, then aged in Spanish oak barrels for a smooth, refined character. 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