Ichinokura Extra Dry Honjozo 720ml
Ichinokura Extra Dry Honjozo 720ml
Size: 720ml | ABV: 16%
In 3 words: Dry, silky and drinkable
This purely clean and surprisingly dry sake is a one of the most popular products from Ichinokura Brewery. Restrained aroma, crisp and sharp on the palate with mint and slight nutty notes. A subtle attack on the senses leads to bright umami and refreshing apple aftertaste.
Grade: Honjozo
Brewery: Ichinokura
Region: Miyagi
Rice polishing: 65%
Try pairing me with ribeye steak
Product Details
Rice variety: Toyo Nishiki
Sweet or dry: Dry
Body: Medium to full
Acidity: 1.3
Sake Meter Value +10
Food Pairing: Grilled BBQ meats, mushroom risotto or pizza, salty bar snacks
Serving temp: Chilled to room temperature
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan
The Brewery
Ichinokura
Set deep in the forests of northern Miyagi, Ichinokura, which literally means "One Brewery", was formed when four long-standing local breweries joined forces to become one. Today Ichinokura is the largest brewery in the prefecture and produces award-winning sake with a sustainable philosophy.
At a glance:
Founded in 1973 when 4 local breweries merged around a vision of handcrafted sake
Set in Northern Miyagi Prefecture famous for it’s soft underground water ideal for making sake
Over 90% of the rice used is grown locally
In-house team promotes sustainable agriculture that minimizes environmental impact and helps support local farmers
