Type
Koyama Honke Shuzo · Saitama
Tengu Doburoku
$33.00
No sales tax — Oregon
Rice
Fukutsuzo
Prefecture
Saitama
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.
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
The most traditional farmers' sake snacks-- salt-roasted gingko nuts in Fall, pickled vegetables, shiokara, kinzanji miso with cucumber-- are the classic choice for doburoku. But you can also choose to play off the unctuous texture by pairing with cheeses (particularly soft, rich cheeses) and plump, rich, sweet seafood: like uni, unagi, amaebi, shirako, and other roe. The Marie Chiba special famously pairs doburoku with a gorgonzola-stuffed ham croquette. In other words, think: pure indulgence.
Once upon a time in the deep forest of Musashi, there was Tengu demon who loved to drink.
"In the back of the forest, white and thick sake was made, and it was so beautiful that Tengu jumped up and down."
People called the sake "Tengu no Doburoku."
Doburoku is a full-bodied, truly unfiltered sake that retains the full character of the rice. Is it brewed farmer-style: in one batch, truly unfiltered, and in the case of Tengu no Doburoku is blended to achieve a uniform texture.
The aroma initially is savory and rounded, with notes of earth, malted rice and shoyu. The flavor opens up with notes of honeysuckle, lily, sweet potato, roasted chestnut, a wisp of mochi and marshmallow sweetness. The finish is lightly tart and earthy, so the overall effect is more refreshing than heavy.
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: Kanto
Type: Nigori & Doburoku
Style: Doburoku
Rice: Fukutsuzo
Rice-Polishing Ratio: undisclosed
ABV: 16%
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.
