Echigo Nagaokajo Tokubetsu Honjozo
越後 長岡城 特別本醸造Nagaokajo — Hasegawa Shuzo, Niigata
A limited-distribution product.
Specifications
- Type
- Tokubetsu Honjozo
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 60%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15%
Flavor profile So-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight
So-shu — clean and light
The 60% polishing ratio and the description of a light, soft entry and clean finish point to restrained aroma and a light body. The crisp finish suggests a dry-leaning profile with only mild sweetness.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
A Tokubetsu Honjozo sake made from carefully selected Niigata rice that has been highly polished. It has a Tanrei (light, refined) character, with a soft mouthfeel and a smooth, clean finish.