Type
Tenzan Shuzo · Saga
Shichida Hiyaoroshi Aiyama 75 (2026)
$58.00
No sales tax — Oregon
Rice
Aiyama from Hyogo prefecture
Prefecture
Saga
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.
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
Super delicious with autumnal flavors, roasted parsnips, curried pumpkin soup, pork chops with apple compote, flax seed crackers & semisoft cheese.
A beautiful and singular hiyaoroshi: single-pasteurized, Autumn release, seasonal sake. The level of concentration and density feels like a genshu (undiluted, press strength) although it isn't designated as such. Even at 17% alcohol, it is beautifully balanced and even lighthearted.
Dried mango, garnet yams, wildflower honey, peach jam, pineapple upside down cake, sweet autumn spices on the nose.
The palate is similar but with a welcome fullness... white chocolate, sweet potato pie, pecan milk, very light milk chocolate, and then there's this juicy acidity: drippy-ripe mango, anjou pear, mango chutney, and crunchy-sticky honeycomb candy.
I don't recommend heating-- really brings the alcohol out, I feel like it's all I can smell. On the palate there is this lovely apple pie flavor, but unfortunately the alcohol vapors just take over. So stick to chilled or room temp on this one-- delicious either way.
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: Kyushu
Type: Junmai
Rice: Aiyama from Hyogo prefecture
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 75%
ABV: 17%
SMV: +1
Acidity: 1.6
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.
