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Japan
Yamagata

Honkara is an abbreviation for “Honjozo Karakuchi”, which is a classic type of sake. Honjozo’s are rich and robust. “Karakuchi” means it is dry. This Honkara is a wonderful representation of the style. Since it is also polished to 60%, it has a light and silky mouthfeel, notes of mochi and white flowers, and a crisp dry finish. It can be enjoyed chilled, at room temperature or gently warmed.

Founded in 1778, the Fuji Brewery is now managed by the 13^th generation of the Kato family, Ariyoshi Kato. The head brew master Kodai Kato, one the youngest Toji in Japan to win a gold medal at the National Japan Sake Competition. Located in Tsuruoka City, a sake-brewing hub in Yamagata prefecture, Eiko Fuji embodies the style of Yamagata- light, clean and delightfully fruity.

Tasting Note

Low aroma, slight marshmallow on the palate. Finishes dry, and clean.

Technical Data

REGION: Yamagata

GRADE: Honjozo

SEIMAIBUAI: 60%

NIHONSHUDO: +10

RICE: Haenuki from Yamagata

YEAST: Association #10

Unique Selling Points

“Honkara” is short for Honjozo Karakuchi, a classic, dry style of sake.
On the fruity to dry scale in sake, this measures +10.
Sakes that are +4 and higher are already dry.

The Kato’s named their sake “Eiko Fuji,” or “Glorious Mount Fuji” in honor of Japan’s most beloved symbol.