Type
Akabu Shuzo · Iwate
Akabu Junmai Ginjo Akiagari "Kohaku": Amber (2026)
$60.00
No sales tax — Oregon
Rice
Local Gin Ginga and Gin no Shizuku
Prefecture
Iwate
Flavor profileEach scale is our tasting-room read on where this bottle sits between two extremes — dry to sweet, light to full-bodied, soft to acidic, and subtle to aromatic. These are subjective, however, and will shift with food, serveware & temp.
DrySweetBalanced: a bit of fleshy sweetness. Fruit notes taste more round and juicy, chocolate notes have more heft. Typical sweetness for modern styles. Some people will read "3" as dry.
LightFullLight: lean and easy, mellow, has enough flavor and umami to give it character but generally really easy to drink. This is the most common weight for junmai ginjo/ginjo sake.
SoftAcidicSoft: the most common degree of acidity for sake. A little bit of acidity to give it structure and keep the flavor refreshing, but acidity isn't an important part of its identity.
SubtleAromaticAromatic: aroma is a big part of this sake's character and design. Perfume fills the glass. Usually "4" aroma is coming from ginjo-ka (fruit, florals).
Akabu, Autumn style!
2026- Nina's take: a little tart, asian pear, mellower sweetness than in past years without that big mango energy. It leads with a tart, fresh, light aromatic character and hums into a powdery, velvety finish. Lots of pear and a feeling of golden warmth.
Not a hiyaoroshi-- they are clear about this! Short term aging isn't their style-- but a different kind of autumn release, a junmai ginjo genshu at a moderate 15% ABV.
2025: big mango, creamy melon & orchard fruit and a smidge of sweetness. We tried this first at an October craft festival in Morioka and have been waiting with bated breath for its arrival.
Ground shipping is $25 to $40, free at 12 bottles.
Free pickup at our Portland shop. An adult (21+) with photo ID must be present for delivery.
Specifications
Region: Tohoku
Type: Junmai Ginjo & Ginjo
Style: Modern
Rice: Local Gin Ginga and Gin no Shizuku
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 50%
ABV: 15%
Starter: Sokujo type
SMV: n/a - house policy 非公開
Acidity: n/a - house policy 非公開
Yeast: Iwate Kobo
Size: 720ml
Shipping
Ships to most states, not Alaska, Hawaii or Utah. No sales tax (Oregon). Free Ground shipping at 12 bottles. Pickup at our Portland shop is free.
Pick up in person
Shop open Tu–Sun. Order online and pick up at the shop — 107 SE Washington St. #121, Portland, Oregon.
