Product Family Hon Mirin Producer Kokonoe, Aichi, Japan Ingredients Glutinous rice (domestic), rice alcool (alc./vol. 14 %), rice koji. Aging 2 months fermentation followed by 1 year ageing in vats. Tasting Notes Golden in color, Sakura hon mirin releases aromas of pears and white flowers. On the palate, its syrupy, silky texture brings out notes of Japanese plums and honey. This mirin will envelop your mouth and leave you with a long, sweet, umami finish. Uses Hon mirin is used in Japanese cuisine to tenderize meat and fish, to sweeten dishes and to create magnificent glazed sauces. Mirin is the secret ingredient for succulent, glossy teriyaki sauces.