Honjozo Sake Tasting Set

Honjozo Sake Tasting Set

£89.99

Size: 3 x 720ml  | ABV: 16%

In 3 words: Elite gift set

Honjozo is sake at its most easy-going: a splash of brewer’s alcohol lifts the aroma and keeps the finish clean and dry. This set shows how far the style can go. Three celebrated breweries, two from Niigata and one from Yamagata, each bring a different character: Kubota’s polished elegance, Hatsumago’s rich, rounded kimoto depth and Hakkaisan’s crisp, snow-country purity. Delicious chilled, gently warmed or at room temperature, they’re an ideal introduction to everyday sake with real pedigree, and a generous gift for anyone who loves good food and even better value for money.

  • Grade: Honjozo, Kimoto Honjozo & Tokubetsu Honjozo

  • Breweries: Kubota, Hatsumago, Hakkaisan

  • Regions: Niigata, Yamagata

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Kubota Hyakuju Honjozo 720ml

In 3 words: Dry, earthy and mellow

A soft, dry sake with a lovely crisp finish. This sessionable Honjozo has soft coffee aroma, followed by hints of sesame, caramel and popcorn on the palate. The absence of rice flavours just shows off the quality of brewing mastery..

Try pairing me with Miso soup

Product Details

Brewery: Kubota

Region: Yamaguchi

Rice polishing: 60%

Rice variety: Gohyakumangoku

Sweet or dry: Medium-dry

Acidity: 1.0

Sake Meter Value +5

Food Pairing: Miso soup, broths and stews, tofu, cheese

Serving temp: Chilled to Room Temperature

Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan


Hatsumago Densho Kimoto Honjozo 720ml

In 3 words: 2018 “Sake Brewer of the Year”, Hatsumago are recognised as masters of the traditional Kimoto method of sake brewing. All that skill is on show with this elegant, umami-packed Honjozo. With a lightly-spiced aroma, softness and acidity on the pallete, this is a dream to pair with a wide range of food.

salty bar snacks

Try pairing me with a selection of salty bar snacks

Product Details

Brewery: Touhoku Meijo

Region: Yamagata

Rice polishing: 60%

Rice variety: Haenuki

Sweet or dry: Dry

Body: Medium

Acidity: -

Sake Meter Value -

Food Pairing: Ideal for BBQ grilled meat with cold side salads. Savory foods make it taste sweeter, more fruity and fresh. Salty snacks and rice crackers also work well

Serving temp: Chilled to warm

Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan


Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Honjozo 720ml

In three words: Clean, mellow & versatile

Hakkaisan’s classic Honjozo is an easy-drinking sake with a smooth, dry, refined rice flavour. Versatile at various temperatures, this sake is refreshing when chilled, food-friendly at room temperature and really opens up once gently warmed.

Try pairing me with fresh tuna

Product Details

Rice variety: Gohyakumangoku / Todorokiwase

Sweet or dry: Medium dry

Acidity*: 1.3

Sake Meter Value +4

Amino acids: 1.0

Yeast: Kyokai No. 701

Food Pairing: Tonkotsu ramen, BBQ ribs, beef bourguignon, pork katsu sando, meaty pizza

Serving temp: Chilled to Room Temperature

Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan