Dai-karakuchi Shutendoji
大辛口 酒呑童子Shutendoji — Hakurei Shuzo, Kyoto
A smooth, refreshing honjozo with a crisp, clean finish.
Specifications
- Type
- Honjozo
- Rice
- Gohyakumangoku
- Rice polishing ratio
- 65%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15–16%
- Sake meter value
- +10
Flavor profile So-shu
So-shu — clean and light
The description's clean, sharp finish and the SMV of +10 indicate a restrained aroma and a very dry profile. Yamahai brewing and 65% polishing add some depth, so the body sits light to medium.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
This very dry sake is made using the brewery's own closely guarded yamahai method (a traditional yeast-starter method) and takes its name from the legend of the oni of Oeyama. It is the top seller by shipment volume at Hakurei Shuzo. Its refreshing, smooth texture leads to a clean, crisp finish, and it offers a bold dryness with a sense of depth. It can be enjoyed chilled or warmed.