Type
Juji Asahi Shuzo · Shimane
Juji Asahi Omachi Junmai Genshu Karakuchi "Kairyo"
$49.00
No sales tax — Oregon
Rice
Omachi (local)
Prefecture
Shimane
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.
LightFullMedium: a bit of richness or creaminess, heft, more flavor intensity, more presence, sometimes higher alcohol or sweetness. A lot of namazake sits here.
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.
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.
Pairs with
Bolognese, aged cheeses, lamb, nut-based miso cheeses and tofu misozuke.
Beyond proud to finally have the one and only Juji Asahi in Portland. YES!
A stunning pasteurized genshu from the brewery that produces ritual sake for the famous Izumo Taisha shrine. Powerful and intense rustic flavors. Notes of cocoa and spice with a robust dryness and an almost whiskey-like smokiness. Undiluted, so it is exceptionally full bodied and complex. It has that BAM but also a tart blueberry skin note on the finish, a tension and grip, an entrancing mineral texture, that makes it a greatsword-- not a bludgeon.
Made with Omachi rice grown right in Izumo.
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: Chugoku
Type: Junmai
Style: Kimoto, Koshu: Aged, Chokarakuchi
Rice: Omachi (local)
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 70%
ABV: 17%
Starter: Sokujo
SMV: +11
Acidity: 1.9
Yeast: House
Size: 720ml
Poured at our Wednesday Flight
- Wednesday Lessons #29: Kurajo- Women Toji, Mar 6, 2024
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.
