Honokaori Junmai sake
穂のかおり 純米酒Honokaori — Odovishonai, Yamagata
A sake women can enjoy with ease
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Daiginjo
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 50%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 11%
- Sake meter value
- +14–+15
Flavor profile Kun-shu
Kun-shu — aromatic and light
A 50% polished junmai daiginjo at 11% alcohol points to a light, fragrant profile, and an SMV of 14 to 15 indicates a dry finish. The text stresses aroma and taste designed for women, supporting an aromatic, approachable style with a soft sweetness.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
For the brewing of the new sake, five members of the ANA SHONAI BLUE Ambassadors, who take part in the All Nippon Airways (ANA) Group's regional revitalization project promoting the appeal of the Shonai area, lent their support. Before the new sake was brewed, the five tasted and compared about ten kinds of sake, including Kiyoizumigawa (きよいずみがわ), the flagship brand of Odovi Shonai, the brewery responsible for production. They then discussed what kind of sake women prefer. This year's Honokaori Junmai Daiginjo was made by incorporating the opinions of the five, who travel across Japan as flight attendants and know the flavors of local foods and sakes, while pursuing the taste and aroma of sake that women enjoy.