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Choryo Honjozo Genshu Choki Jukusei-shu

長龍 本醸造原酒 長期熟成酒

Choryo — Choryo Shuzo, Nara

An amber-hued treasure, matured over time and kept in reserve.

  • Undiluted (genshu)
  • Aged (koshu)

Specifications

Type
Honjozo
Rice
Not disclosed
Rice polishing ratio
65%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Alcohol
19–19.9%
Sake meter value
+0
Acidity
1.9

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Flavor profile Juku-shu

Juku-shuJun-shuSo-shuKun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

Juku-shu — aromatic and full-bodied, including aged sake

DrySweet
LightFull

Genshu at 19% or higher alcohol, acidity of 1.9, and the described mellow, aged character point to a full, rich body. Koshu ageing adds a distinctive aroma and an SMV of 0 suggests medium sweetness, placing it in the juku category.

Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.

About

This Honjozo was brewed in 1992 and matured for a long period at low temperature. Aging has brought out a mellow flavor and a distinctive aroma.

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