道灌 本醸造

Dokan Honjozo

道灌 本醸造

Dokan — Ota Shuzo, Shiga

An outstanding match for Japanese cuisine.

Specifications

Type
Honjozo
Rice
Not disclosed
Rice polishing ratio
67%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Sake meter value
+2
Acidity
1.4

Official website

Flavor profile Jun-shu

Juku-shuJun-shuSo-shuKun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven

DrySweet
LightFull

The honjozo specs (67% polishing, SMV +2, acidity 1.4) point to restrained aroma, while the description of 芳醇, 旨口 and slightly dry indicates a fuller, umami-rich body with mild dryness, placing it in the jun quadrant.

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

About

A rich, slightly dry, authentic handcrafted sake brewed by the four-stage method (shidan jikomi), with an umami-forward character. Its gentle, mellow profile suits serving at room temperature, chilled, or warmed (kan), and it pairs well with a wide range of Japanese dishes.

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