明鏡止水 特別本醸造

Meikyoshisui Tokubetsu Honjozo

明鏡止水 特別本醸造

Meikyoshisui — Osawa Shuzo, Nagano

Aiming for a step above ordinary honjozo, this special honjozo is defined by its light, crisp drinking quality.

Specifications

Type
Tokubetsu Honjozo
Rice
Not disclosed
Rice polishing ratio
50%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Sake meter value
+3
Acidity
1.3

Official website

Flavor profile So-shu

Juku-shuJun-shuSo-shuKun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

So-shu — clean and light

DrySweet
LightFull

The 50% polishing ratio, SMV +3, and acidity of 1.3, along with the description of a smooth, clear palate, point to a restrained aroma, light body, and gentle sweetness. This fits the so (crisp, light) profile.

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

About

True to the meaning of its name, Meikyoshisui (a clear mirror and still water, describing a calm, unclouded mind), this sake has a clear, pure aroma and flavor that never becomes tiresome, making it well suited to everyday evening drinking.

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