Fujinishiki's Honjozo offers a delightful bouquet of dried fruits and nuts with a sweetness reminiscent of caramel and chocolate. The sake is smooth and creamy on the palate, with a pleasant sweetness that lingers. However, the finish is surprisingly spicy and sharp, adding welcome complexity. Fujinishiki's characterization of this Honjozo as a "medium-range" product is accurate. It's a well-crafted sake that balances sweetness and spice well--a good companion for Japanese and Western food.
Appearance: clear and lemon-green
Nose: clean and medium
Aroma: fruity-sweet
Sweetness: medium
Acidity: medium
Umami: medium
Alcohol: medium
Body: medium
Flavour intensity: medium
Flavour characteristics: fruity-sweet, spicy
Texture: standard
Finish: medium
Quality level: good
Appearance: clear and lemon-green
Nose: clean and medium
Aroma: fruity-sweet
Sweetness: medium
Acidity: medium
Umami: medium
Alcohol: medium
Body: medium
Flavour intensity: medium
Flavour characteristics: fruity-sweet, spicy
Texture: standard
Finish: medium
Quality level: good