Aoki Shuzo Honjozo “Yukiotoko”

Aoki Shuzo Honjozo “Yukiotoko”

Dry, clean and effortlessly easy to drink. Brewed in the snow country of Niigata, this honjozo is made for oysters, grilled bites and cold evenings alike.

Holy Information
Meet the Yeti. Aoki Shuzo has been brewing in the snowy Uonuma region of Niigata since 1717, and this honjozo shows what 300 years of craft taste like: light, crisp and quietly savoury, with a smooth, refreshing finish.

It’s a dry sake (SMV +8) with subtle umami, which makes it a natural partner for oysters. The clean finish lifts the brininess instead of covering it.

Enjoy it chilled with raw oysters, or at room temperature or lightly warmed with grilled dishes like yakitori and salmon. One of the few sakes that works at every temperature.

Shucky Details

• Brewery: Aoki Shuzo, Minamiuonuma, Niigata (since 1717)
• Type: Honjozo
• Rice: Gohyakumangoku & Koshiibuki
• Polishing: 65%
• Alcohol: 15.5%
• SMV: +8 (dry)
• Serve: chilled, room temperature or warm
• Pairs with: oysters, yakitori, grilled salmon

Holy tip
Open bottle? Keep it in the fridge. It stays good for 4 to 6 weeks.