Type
Akita Seishu · Akita
Dewatsuru Junmai Matsuri Cup: Yuzawa Inukko
$10.00
No sales tax — Oregon
Rice
Menkoina (locally grown, Akita variety)
Prefecture
Akita
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.
DrySweetBone dry: crisp and clean, almost no perceptible sweetness. Everyone will read "5" as dry.
LightFullVery light: delicate and water-clean on the palate, light in flavor and overall presence.
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.
SubtleAromaticVery subtle aroma: almost no aroma, maybe a little rice, chestnut, or pear. Usually comes with a subtle flavor profile as well.
Pairs with
Dry with a higher acidity, this junmai is excellent paired with strong flavors and rich foods.
Dewatsuru's series of Akita festival-themed cup sake are about as cute as it gets, and made a delicious train tipple on my recent trip to Akita. When I saw they were going to be available in the US, I put in an order immediately!
The Summer festival is represented by the Akita Kanto cup, while the Winter is represented by the Yuzawa Inukko festival and the Oga Namahage festival. All share the same sake inside, which has a soft and mellow aroma of stone fruits, milk chocolate, and earth. The sake itself has a fresh vibrancy with pure rice flavor.
It's a celebration. Kampai!! :)
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
Rice: Menkoina (locally grown, Akita variety)
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 65%
ABV: 14%
Starter: Sokujo
SMV: +5
Acidity: 1.6
Yeast: AK-1 (Akita Konno #1)
Size: 180ml
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.
