Sakuramasamune Shuki Honjozo
櫻正宗 朱稀 本醸造Sakuramasamune — Sakura Masamune, Hyogo
A regular sake that captures the essence of Sakuramasamune
Specifications
- Type
- Honjozo
- Rice
- Yamada Nishiki
- Rice polishing ratio
- 70%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15–16%
- Sake meter value
- +2.5
- Acidity
- 1.3
Flavor profile Jun-shu
Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven
Honjozo status and 70% polishing point to a restrained, rice-led aroma with a slightly fuller body. The SMV of +2.5 and low acidity of 1.3 suggest a mildly dry-leaning but soft, moderately sweet impression.}
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Founded in 1625, Sakuramasamune has a history of about 400 years, and it is in many ways the history of the Yamamura family. "Shuki Honjozo" is a honjozo sake made with Yamada Nishiki, a top-grade sake rice (sake-brewing rice) from Hyogo Prefecture, used for the entire batch. "Shuki" is the standard grade in Sakuramasamune's range of quality tiers. It is a regular sake that lets you understand the full range of what Sakuramasamune offers.
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