Hokkan Sake

Hokkan is the northern Japanese sake where the cold slows fermentation and makes the result cleaner. Since 1973, the brewery in Tochigi, an hour from Tokyo, has brewed by a simple rule: let winter do the work. Cool, controlled, characterful.

Hokkan Honjirushi Sakura Daiginjo Japanese Sake 72 cl 15.8%

Item no.: 22227865479-1106-19502

Hokkan Honjirushi Sakura Daiginjo Japanese Sake 72 cl 15.8%

Producer: Hokkan Sake Japan
Country: Japan
Type: Japanese Rice Wine / Sake
Alc. strength: 15.8 %
72 cl.

Color: Pale golden
Aroma: Rice, vanilla, apple, with a hint of pepper.
Tasting notes: Fresh and crisp. Brief, fruity taste of apple, a hint of pineapple, and stone fruit.
1pcs.
33,50EUR

About Hokkan

Hokkan is a Japanese sake brewed in the cool climate of northern Japan, where low temperatures traditionally allow for a slower, more controlled fermentation. For newcomers, it's a gentle, approachable sake to start with; for the environmentally conscious drinker, a brewery that emphasizes water conservation and local resource use throughout production.

History & Background

The name Hokkan refers to Japan's northern regions, where the cool winter has historically made conditions ideal for sake brewing. A cold climate means slower fermentation and a cleaner result, a tradition many northern Japanese sake breweries build on.

Production & Style

The sake is brewed from polished rice, koji mould and pure water and ferments at low temperatures, often through winter, to preserve a clean, stable character.

Signature Style

Clean, Light, Rice-Soft
Expect a light, clean profile of white rice, a touch of pear, and a dry, refreshing finish.

Facts

Producer	Hokkan
Pronounced	HOK-kahn
Region	Northern Japan
Country	Japan
Raw material	Rice

Did You Know?

Cold-climate brewing is one reason northern Japanese sakes like Hokkan often come across as cleaner and more refreshing than sake brewed in warmer regions.

Like Hokkan? You should also try:

Choya Sake.