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
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
Poured at our Wednesday Flight
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.
