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 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%
Product Details
Rice variety: Toyo Nishiki
Sweet or dry: Dry
Body: Medium to full
Acidity: 1.3
Sake Meter Value +10
Food Pairing: Try smoked, roasted or salty dishes with a bit of crunch. Anything BBQ, Pork belly with crackling and roast potatoes, grilled halloumi, seared salmon fillet, or simply salted bar snacks
Serving temp: Chilled to room temperature
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan
Try pairing me with ribeye steak
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
