Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Hojun Zuiyo "Great Hawk" Junmai


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Review Date: June 12, 2009
Category Info: Sake :: Junmai
Distilled From: Reiho
Retail Price: $$ ($20-$30)
Bottle Size: 720 ml Bottle
Brewer / Distiller: Hojun Zuiyo
Strength: 15-16%
Seimaibuai: 65%
Nihonshudo / Sake Meter Value: +5.0
Origin: Japan, Kumamoto

Tasting Notes:

Dry nose of cocoa and a note of or very earthy rice that is reminiscent of barley.
Earthy on the palate. Notes of mushroom and a subtle note of baking apple.
Lightly sweet on the front of the palate with a big dry finish of grain.