Eiko Fuji - Ban Ryu 10,000 Ways Honjozo Sake (720ml)
Eiko Fuji Description
Ban Ryu means “ten thousand ways.” It is an expression used in the sake world to answer the question, in how many ways is one sake different from another. The answer, in 10 Thousand Ways: the yeast, the koji, timing of brewing, etc., It also means, more informally, “versatility.” The brewery tries to catch both meanings in its name, however, they passionately believe it can be enjoyed in 10 Thousand ways–chilled, warmed, hot, with light food, heavy food, sweet food and spicy food.
Tasting Note
Low aroma, light and fruity, with undertones of black currant, finishing crisp and clean.
Food Pairing
Serve chilled, room temperature, or warmed. Pair with a range of flavors from acidic green salads to oily ramen
Honjozo is a type of tokuteimeishoushu – or “special designation” sake – that's fortified with a small amount of distilled alcohol, added into the moromi at the end of the fermentation process. Generally speaking, honjozo sake tend to be lighter and drier than their junmai counterparts.
Grade: Futsuu-shu