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Genshu

Genshu (原酒): Not diluted after pressing. Rich, around 17–20%.

Japanese: 原酒（げんしゅ）
Group: Styles

From “Types of sake”

Genshu: undiluted, rich and strong (about 17–20%).

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Related terms

Alcohol by volume (ABV)How much of the drink is alcohol. Sake is usually 15–16% (genshu 17–20%), honkaku shochu mostly 25%, awamori around 30% and some aged kusu over 40%.

Updated 30 September 2026Back to the glossary All guides