Kikumasamune Josen Honjozo
菊正宗 上撰 本醸造Kikumasamune — Kikumasamune Shuzo, Hyogo
Dry sake that has earned worldwide acclaim.
Specifications
- Type
- Honjozo
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15%
- Sake meter value
- +5
Flavor profile Jun-shu
Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven
SMV +5 and the dry profile described in the text point to low sweetness and restrained aroma. The kimoto-driven firm push and depth suggest a layered, moderately full body, placing it in the jun quadrant.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
A firm, forceful body and a clean, crisp finish as it goes down. Free of off-flavors, this sake is smooth and clear on the palate. This is the dry sake Kikumasamune envisions: one that never tires the drinker. The powerful yeast nurtured by kimoto (traditional yeast-starter method) gives the flavor range and depth rather than simplicity, producing the firm, pushing character (oshi-aji) typical of kimoto brewing. The true mainstream is sake that brings out the flavors of food and never tires the palate. Japanese cuisine values the natural character of its ingredients, and the sake that pairs best with it is clean, free of quirks, and easy to keep drinking. This is what Kikumasamune calls its honryu karakuchi (mainstream dry) style, which it has pursued since its founding. Balanced flavor and a clean, powerful finish make it a food sake to enjoy at the everyday table.
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