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Asahi-Shuzo Sake Brewing Co., Ltd. (Kubota) / Kubota - Hekiju

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Kubota - Hekiju

$57.00

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Size: 720 ml

Category
Junmai Daiginjo
Taste profile
Smooth & Dry
Tasting notes
Anise / Licorice, Honey
More tasting info

Kubota “Hekiju” utilizes the yamahai brewing method to develop extra deep flavor. This brewing method is known for making a little wilder taste, which is a fun thrill for any sake drinker. Kubota “Hekiju” sports a sweet, honey-dipped touch to it, which makes for great pairing with savory dishes.

Kubota “Hekiju”

Kubota - Hekiju

$57.00

Taste profile

Classic

Sweet &
Juicy

Umami

Fruity &
Elegant

Balanced

Dry Sweet
Light Rich

Flavored

Cloudy

Characteristics

Tasting notes

  • Anise / Licorice

  • Honey


Food pairing

  • Cheese

  • Meat


Recommended serving temperature

Cold

Room Temp

Warm


Alcohol content
15.00%

RPR

“Rice Polishing Ratio” shows the percentage of rice remains after the polishing process

50%

SMV

“Sake Meter Value” measures sweetness (-) and dryness (+) of sake

2

Acidity

High acidity makes sake fuller and low acidity makes it lighter

1.2

Brewing information

Category
Junmai Daiginjo

Subcategory
Yamahai

Brewery
Asahi-Shuzo Sake Brewing Co., Ltd. (Kubota)

Rice variety
Gohyakumangoku


Prefecture
Niigata prefecture

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