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Kikunotsukasa Honjozo
菊の司 本醸造Kikunotsukasa — Kiku no Tsukasa, Iwate
Brewed with Hitomebore and other Iwate-grown rice, this Kikunotsukasa Honjozo balances richness and a clean finish.
Specifications
- Type
- Honjozo
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 70%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15%
- Sake meter value
- +3
- Acidity
- 1.7
Flavor profile Jun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight
Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven
The brewery's emphasis on balanced koku and kire, along with SMV +3 and acidity 1.7, points to restrained aroma, a full but crisp body, and a dry-leaning sweetness. Honjozo at 70% polishing supports this restrained, rich profile, placing it in the jun quadrant.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Enjoy it chilled, or slowly warmed (kan).
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