{"product_id":"tsukinowa-honjozo-sake-blue-hue-720ml","title":"Tsukinowa Honjozo Sake \"Blue Hue\" (720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBrewed by \u003cstrong\u003eTsukinowa Shuzo in Iwate Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, “Blue Hue” (\u003cem\u003eTsukinowa Kinen\u003c\/em\u003e) is a Honjozo made from locally grown \u003cstrong\u003eHitomebore rice polished to 55%\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Yuko no Omoi yeast strain. In an unusual approach to Honjozo production, brewmaster Hiroko Yokozawa distills the brewery’s own sake lees into shochu, a small amount of which is then added to the sake rather than using conventional brewer’s alcohol. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean and crisp, it opens with a fresh apple aroma followed by gentle fruit and subtle rice-driven grain notes. The palate is medium-bodied and balanced, with mild fruitiness, savory umami and a clean, persistent finish. With a \u003cstrong\u003eSake Meter Value of +4\u003c\/strong\u003e, it leans dry and is particularly versatile at the table. It can be enjoyed chilled, at cellar temperature or gently warmed. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e55% rice polishing ratio. 15.1% ABV.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Favorite Brands","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":43240356413649,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/8561\/7873\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep4_2026_10_30_49AM.jpg?v=1788535972","url":"https:\/\/www.pogoswine.com\/products\/tsukinowa-honjozo-sake-blue-hue-720ml","provider":"Pogos Wine \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}