Type
Hata Shuzo · Shiga
Daijiro Yamahai Junmai Namazake
$39.00
No sales tax — Oregon
Rice
Ginfubuki (local)
Prefecture
Shiga
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.
LightFullMedium: a bit of richness or creaminess, heft, more flavor intensity, more presence, sometimes higher alcohol or sweetness. A lot of namazake sits here.
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.
SubtleAromaticSubtle aroma: if you stick your nose in, you'll get a few quiet notes of fruit, grains, nuts & rice. Aroma isn't a big part of this sake's character. An aromatically quiet sake can still have a powerful flavor, though.
The sharp acidity and powerful umami are perfectly integrated into a harmonious balance like fine chocolate, with a freshness and depth of flavor unique to namazake. It is technically dry but has a slight sweetness on the finish that reminds me of roasted sugar. The youth still stands out, but as a "private reserve" 2021 back vintage there is also a touch of bitterness that comes from aging-- you can lean into this character by enjoying the open bottle over a few months, or even years. The sake grows increasingly round about a week after opening, and shows a different expression chilled, room temperature and warm. Enjoy as you see fit.
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.
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Specifications
Region: Kansai
Type: Junmai
Style: Namazake, Yamahai, Koshu: Aged
Rice: Ginfubuki (local)
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 70%
ABV: 17%
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.
