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Tokubetsu honjozo

Tokubetsu honjozo (特別本醸造): Honjozo polished to 60% or less, or made with a special method; a little brewer's alcohol added.

Japanese: 特別本醸造（とくべつほんじょうぞう）
Group: Grades

From “Types of sake”

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Polishing ratioHow much of the rice grain is left after milling. 60% means 40% was milled away; lower tends to mean lighter and more fragrant.

Updated 30 September 2026Back to the glossary All guides