横笛 本醸造

Yokobue Honjozo

横笛 本醸造

Yokobue — Ito Shuzo, Nagano

Beyond sweet and dry, slowly and gently brewed to bring out the true deliciousness of sake.

Specifications

Type
Honjozo
Rice
Not disclosed
Yeast
Kyokai No. 701
Alcohol
15–15.9%
Sake meter value
+2
Acidity
1.2

Official website

Flavor profile Jun-shu

Juku-shuJun-shuSo-shuKun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven

DrySweet
LightFull

Honjozo with a restrained aroma, so aroma is set low at -0.35. Low acidity (1.2), SMV +2, and the described rounded, spreading sweetness point to a mellow, slightly sweet profile with mid-level body.

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

About

Rounded and smooth, with a sweetness that gradually spreads across the palate. It is recommended not only chilled but also warmed to about body temperature (hitohada).

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