Description
Honjozo shiboritate (freshly pressed) from a brewery established in 1650 at 936 meters elevation in Kiso, Nagano, using spring water from the headwaters of the Kiso River. Polished to 70%, this seasonal release captures the fresh, lively character of new-press sake from a high-altitude brewing environment renowned for its extreme cold winters.
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Flavor Profile
Subtle
Aromatic
Light
Full
Estimated from the category and polishing ratio, not a measurement of this bottle.
Sake TypeWhat is Honjozo?
Versatile and food-friendly with a smooth, light character.
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Yukawa Shuzoten Co.,Ltd
Nagano
A sake brewery that has continued since the Edo period. Located in the post town at the foot of Torii Pass, which was said to be the most difficult place on the Kiso Kaido, it was a healing sake for many travelers. It is now inherited by the spirit of warm wisdom.
Est.1650
BrandKisoji
Address1003-1 Kisogura Yabuhara Kiso Nagano
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