Type
Kobayashi Shuzo · Tochigi
Houou Biden Junmai Ginjo Hiyaoroshi (2026)
$44.00
No sales tax — Oregon
Rice
Gohyakumangoku (Nanto, Toyama)
Prefecture
Tochigi
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.
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).
Nina: A really lovely, comforting blanket of a Junmai Ginjo, that has all the quiet spice I want in a fall seasonal without feeling candied or too much. Creamy, like butter-cream frosting, w/ vanilla candy corn & baked peach pie, + a soft contrast like sour cream? Love this!
Molly: Velvety AF, persimmon, anjou pear, a buttermilk biscuit lavishly buttered!
2026 Fall seasonal club selection
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: Kanto
Type: Junmai Ginjo & Ginjo
Style: Modern
Rice: Gohyakumangoku (Nanto, Toyama)
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 55%
ABV: 16%
Yeast: House
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.
