Type
Yamaguchi Shuzo · Fukuoka
Niwa no Uguisu Doburoku
$38.00
No sales tax — Oregon
Rice
Yumeikkon
Prefecture
Fukuoka
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.
DrySweetPerceptibly sweet: very juicy, with a sweetness that lingers on the finish. Often balanced by more acidity. Sake in this category can pair nicely with desserts & sweeter foods, like BBQ sauce. No one will read "4" as dry, but many won't consider it especially sweet, either.
LightFullVery full: big, dense and viscous, layered and very complex, and/or lots of sweetness, alcohol, umami & age (or all the above). Like a strong cocktail, you'll sip a 5 more slowly.
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.
SubtleAromaticModerate aroma: noticeable from the glass. Most often, moderate intensity aromas are either ginjo-ka (fruit, florals) or koshu-ka (nuts, mushroom, brown sugar).
Pairs with
A funky charcuterie board. A bacon and blue burger with jammy red onions. Frankly, I can't NOT mention Marie Chiba's iconic gorgonzola ham croquette and doburoku pairing here.
Niwa no Uguisu contains only 6% alcohol by volume, making it very(!) easy to drink and well suited to a lazy afternoon. It’s delightfully thick with grains of rice, and has a nice fruity aroma. If you feel like nigori just isn't cutting it, and you need something really substantial, well...
Doburoku isn't usually a complex flavor, but it's comforting and lovely, nourishing and even healthy-feeling like amazake. Notes of apple, peach, melon, kiwi, a bit of tart grapefruit, and soft fresh mochi. If you’re a fan of Calpis, Yakult, white Ramune, or even drinkable kefir, you’ll probably be a huge fan of this light-hearted doburoku! I adore it, and special order cases year after year...and even despite a substantial price increase (SO bummed), it's a real beauty.
A Love Letter to Doburoku
Adapted from Sunflower Sake Club writeup, March 2022
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.
Sake Club members: $20 shipping (up to 12 bottles) with your club bottles About the clubs
Specifications
Region: Kyushu
Type: Nigori & Doburoku
Style: Doburoku
Rice: Yumeikkon
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 60%
ABV: 6%
Yeast: Proprietary
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.
