No photo yet

Horaisen Ka.

蓬莱泉 可。

Horaisen — Sekiya Jozo, Aichi

A clean-style junmai sake with low acidity, a light, smooth mouthfeel, and a lingering aroma.

Specifications

Type
Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice
Not disclosed
Rice polishing ratio
55%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Alcohol
15–15.9%
Sake meter value
+4
Acidity
1.4

Official website

Flavor profile So-shu

Juku-shuJun-shuSo-shuKun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

So-shu — clean and light

DrySweet
LightFull

The 55% polishing ratio, SMV +4 and low acidity of 1.4, together with the description of a clean, light palate with a subtle lingering aroma, point to restrained aroma, a light body and a gently dry, soft finish.

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

About

Best enjoyed well chilled. The text on the label is taken from a passage by Edo-period kanshi (Chinese-style poetry) poet Kan Sazan (菅茶山). The sake name comes from the closing line of the label text, 「吾輩紳に書すべし」 (Wagahai shin ni kakubeshi).

Other sake from this brand 12