Kubota Hyakujyu Tokubetsu Honjozo 0.72L 15% ABV

Sake Kubota Hyakujyu Tokubetsu Honjozo

Classic Elegance from Niigata – Mild, Clear, and Pleasantly Dry

This Tokubetsu Honjozo is a non-Junmai sake. A small amount of brewer's alcohol is added to enhance the delicate aromas and create a particularly clean and elegant character.

Type: Tokubetsu Honjozo Sake
Brewery: Asahi Shuzo, Niigata
Rice Variety: Gohyakumangoku (Koji Rice) and Niigata-grown Rice (Kake Rice)
Rice Polishing Ratio: 60% (Koji and Kake Rice)
SMV: +5
Acidity: 1.0

Aroma: A subtle and harmonious bouquet with delicate rice notes, gentle freshness, and understated hints of mild spice. Refined and unobtrusive.

Taste: Mild, balanced, and pleasantly dry, with delicate umami and subtle, well-integrated acidity. Its clean, light structure makes it particularly approachable and versatile.

Finish: Clean, fresh, and precise, with pleasant dryness and a short, crisp aftertaste. The delicate flavors fade harmoniously without weighing down the palate.

Color: Clear and transparent.

Recommended Serving Temperature: Versatile at 10–20°C or gently warmed to 35–45°C. Whether slightly chilled or served warm, it reveals its harmonious character. An excellent pairing with sushi, tempura, tofu, fish dishes, and traditional Japanese cuisine.

Storage: Store unopened in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, keep refrigerated and consume promptly.

Special Features: Kubota Hyakujyu embodies the classic sake style of Niigata Prefecture, known as Tanrei Karakuchi – light, clean, and dry. As a Tokubetsu Honjozo, it is brewed from carefully polished rice with a limited amount of added brewer's alcohol, highlighting its elegant and clean aromatic profile.

Hyakujyu represents the traditional foundation of Asahi Shuzo's renowned Kubota range. Its understated character and pleasantly dry finish make it a versatile companion to food and an excellent introduction to classic Japanese sake culture.

Manufacturer: Asahi Shuzo Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Importer: JFC Deutschland GmbH, Theodorstr. 293, 40472 Düsseldorf, Germany
Country of Origin: Japan

0.72 liters, 15% ABV