Type
Heiwa Shuzo "KID" Tokubetsu Junmai Omachi
$45.00
No sales tax — Oregon
Rice
Omachi (50%- kojimai, 60%-kakemai)
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 dry: reads as dry, with a little bit of softness, or maybe a fruit/brown sugar note that tempers the impression of dryness. Most people will read "2" 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.
SoftAcidicAbove-average acidity, an important part of this sake's character, but nowhere near sour/tart. Lift, refreshing. When paired with higher sweetness, it creates a juicy, ripe impression.
SubtleAromaticModerate aroma: noticeable from the glass. Most often, moderate intensity aromas are either ginjo-ka (fruit, florals) or koshu-ka (nuts, mushroom, brown sugar).
Pairs with
One of my go tos for all that is unctuous or umami. Osso bucco, beef bourguignon, bolognese, yakitori with a rich and sticky tare, mushroom takikomi gohan. Kid Omachi's backbone stand up to some rich flavors, but its fruity notes complement lighter fare just as well.
Omachi rice, typically known for its rich and earthy characteristics, is brewed beautifully by Heiwa in typical KID style, creating a sake that opens with aromas of muscat and apple, followed by a smooth umami flavor that finishes dry and crisp, leaving you wanting more. An absolutely gorgeous and perfectly balanced example of Omachi sake.
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: Kansai
Class: Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice: Omachi (50%- kojimai, 60%-kakemai)
ABV: 14%
SMV: +1
Acidity: 1.7
Yeast: 1801, 901
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
Shop open Tu–Sun. Order online and pick up at the shop — 107 SE Washington St. #121, Portland, Oregon.
