Type
Hachinohe Shuzo · Aomori
Mutsu Otokoyama Junmai Chokara
$42.00
No sales tax — Oregon
Rice
local Hanafubuki
Prefecture
Aomori
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.
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.
SubtleAromaticVery subtle aroma: almost no aroma, maybe a little rice, chestnut, or pear. Usually comes with a subtle flavor profile as well.
From Hachinohe Shuzo, makers of Mutsu Hassen in Aomori Prefecture, this Junmai Chokarakuchi (extra dry) is almost entirely sold/consumed locally and is a true Aomori jizake (local sake). This brand was introduced in 1910 for the local fishermen and it is still enjoyed by them today. Despite these humble roots however, this sake is a major award winner, contributing generously to Hachinohe Shuzo's 2021 World Sake Championship Award.
Like Mutsu Hassen, Mutsu Otokoyama is made with white koji and has a lovely lemon zest quality to it. Great chilled, great warm, excellent with anything from the sea.
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.
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Specifications
Region: Tohoku
Type: Junmai
Style: Chokarakuchi
Rice: local Hanafubuki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 65%
ABV: 16%
SMV: +8
Acidity: 1.2
Yeast: Aomori yeast “Mahoroba kaguwa”
Size: 720ml / 1.8L
Poured at our Wednesday Flight
- Wednesday Lessons #16: Rice, Farming, and Future, Jul 26, 2023
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.
