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.
Your case:
$30 flat-rate case shipping (up to 12 bottles) — the more you add, the less per bottle. Per federal requirements, an adult (21+) with photo ID must be present to receive the delivery.
Sake Club members: $20 shipping (up to 12 bottles) with your club bottles About the clubs
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
Available nationwide to states and counties that permit alcohol. No sales tax (Oregon). Flat-rate case shipping; in-store pickup available.
Pick up in person
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