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I use this black vinegar in my stir-fry sauces and the umami depth it brings is noticeably better than regular rice vinegar. The mellow, slightly sweet finish really rounds out the flavor without being too sharp.

The three-year barrel aging really comes through in the deep, almost earthy flavor. A splash in my braised pork gave it that authentic umami depth I've been missing.

I've been drizzling this over my stir-fries and even a splash in braised pork, and the three years of barrel aging really comes through in that deep, mellow roundness. It's got a complexity that makes plain rice vinegar feel thin by comparison.