NOGUCHI NAOHIKO HONJOZO 21 農口尚彦研究所 本醸造 無濾過生原酒 vintage 720ml

Brewed by Noguchi Naohiko Kenkyujo (農口尚彦研究所) in Ishikawa Prefecture, Honjozo 21 Muroka Nama Genshu (本醸造 無濾過生原酒) is a bold, unfiltered expression from Japan’s most revered toji — Noguchi Naohiko, often called “The God of Sake.”

This vintage (Year 21 release) reflects the brewery’s ongoing exploration of sake’s depth and time. As a Muroka Nama Genshu, it is unfiltered, unpasteurised, and undiluted, offering the rawest, most powerful form of Honjozo.
The flavour is intense yet refined, with layers of ripe banana, toasted rice, caramel, and gentle spice, balanced by clean acidity and the matured roundness from careful aging.

It’s a sake of character — contemplative, expressive, and deeply emotional — showcasing the legendary craftsmanship of Noguchi Toji in his later years.

Tasting Profile:

• 🍶 Style: Honjozo (Muroka Nama Genshu, Vintage Edition)

• 💧 Prefecture: Ishikawa, Japan

• 🔹 ABV: 18 %

• 🌾 Rice: Local Ishikawa sake rice

• 🕰️ Vintage: 21 (2021 brewing year)

• 🌡️ Best Served: Chilled (8 – 12 °C) or slightly warmed (35 °C)

• 🍱 Pairing: Aged cheese, wagyu beef, roasted duck, or truffle dishes

Why It Stands Out:

• 🏆 Crafted by Noguchi Naohiko, Japan’s legendary master brewer (Toji)

• ⚗️ “Muroka Nama Genshu” = unfiltered, undiluted, unpasteurised — full intensity

• ✨ Limited vintage edition expressing aged complexity and umami depth

• 🇯🇵 From Ishikawa — the home of elegant, full-bodied sake styles