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Tokubetsu Honjozo

特別本醸造

Tokubetsu Honjozo sake grade — watercolor illustration
Cilalama Oranı 60,00%
Alkol Eklenmiş Evet
Tipik Servis Highly versatile from chilled (10C) to warm (45C). Particularly excellent as nurukan (40C) with grilled fish or izakaya fare. Tokkuri and ochoko are traditional.

Lezzet Profili

Clean and balanced with gentle aromatics and moderate umami. Lighter body than Tokubetsu Junmai, with notes of rice, mild herbs, and a clean dry finish. Refreshing acidity.

Hakkında

Tokubetsu Honjozo requires either 60% polishing or a special brewing process, with a limited addition of brewer's alcohol. The result is a lighter, more aromatic version of standard Honjozo that retains the style's food-friendliness. Many toji consider this the ideal everyday drinking sake for its balance of flavor and drinkability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tokubetsu Honjozo sake?
Tokubetsu Honjozo — special honjozo sake with 60% polishing or premium process. Light, balanced, ideal warm or chilled.
What is the rice polishing ratio for Tokubetsu Honjozo?
Tokubetsu Honjozo sake requires the rice to be polished to at least 60,00% of its original size.
Does Tokubetsu Honjozo contain added alcohol?
Yes, Tokubetsu Honjozo contains added brewing alcohol, making it a non-Junmai style.
How should Tokubetsu Honjozo sake be served?
Tokubetsu Honjozo sake is typically served Highly versatile from chilled (10C) to warm (45C). Particularly excellent as nurukan (40C) with grilled fish or izakaya fare. Tokkuri and ochoko are traditional..

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