Honjozo Hatsumiyo
本醸造 初御代Hatsumiyo — Unkai Shuzo, Miyazaki
Smooth on the palate and easy to pair with any dish.
Specifications
- Type
- Honjozo
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 65%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15–16%
- Sake meter value
- +5
Flavor profile So-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight
So-shu — clean and light
The SMV of +5, 65% polishing and the description's gentle aroma, clean light body and dry finish place this in the restrained, light so quadrant. Aroma is subdued, body is light and sweetness is low.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
A Honjozo sake crafted with great care and effort. It has a gentle aroma and a polished, tanrei (light and clean) flavor. Its crisp, dry finish is even more enjoyable when served lukewarm (nurukan).