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Kichiju Honjozo

吉寿 本醸造

Kichiju — Yoshizaki Shuzo, Chiba

Carefully brewed with selected rice and Kururi Water, chosen as one of the Heisei-era 100 Remarkable Waters of Japan.

Specifications

Type
Honjozo
Rice
Not disclosed
Yeast
Not disclosed
Alcohol
15–15.9%
Sake meter value
+1
Acidity
1.8

Official website

Flavor profile So-shu

Juku-shuJun-shuSo-shuKun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

So-shu — clean and light

DrySweet
LightFull

As a honjozo, aroma is likely restrained. SMV +1 and acidity 1.8 point to a near-neutral sweetness and a moderately full, balanced body that suits both chilled and warmed service.

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

About

Locally, this honjozo (sake with a small amount of added brewer's alcohol) has long been enjoyed for celebrations (Iwai), banquets, and evening drinks at home. It can be enjoyed chilled (hiya), at room temperature, or warmed (kan).

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