Kobayashi Shuzo | 小林酒造株式会社 (鳳凰美田)

Houou Biden White Phoenix Junmai Daiginjo

$140.00 USD

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Tasting Notes

Crafted to celebrate Hare no Hi (joyous occasions), the "White Phoenix" is a luxurious and vibrantly expressive Junmai Daiginjo. It greets the senses with an alluring bouquet of tropical fruit and ripe melon. Because it is bottled as a freshly pressed Nama (unpasteurized) sake, it carries a lively, almost effervescent sparkle on the palate. The exclusive Aiyama rice imparts a signature bright acidity and deep, multi-layered sweetness. It perfectly balances profound richness with a silky-smooth texture, culminating in a memorable, lingering finish. Its dynamic character evolves beautifully across different serving temperatures.

Specifications

Region: Tochigi
Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Style: Nama Genshu (Unpasteurized, Undiluted)
Rice: 100% Hyogo-grown Aiyama
Polishing Ratio: 45%
Yeast: House Yeast
ABV: 16%
Size: 720ml

Overview

Brewed by Kobayashi Shuzo in Tochigi Prefecture, the acclaimed "Phoenix Series" is a testament to the brewery's absolute mastery of Aiyama rice. For decades, the brewery president has cultivated deep relationships with contract farmers in Hyogo to source this incredibly rare "Diamond" of sake rice. Today, Houou Biden is recognized as the second-largest user of Aiyama in the entire industry, following only the legendary Juyondai. "White Phoenix" is polished down to an exquisite 45% and bottled as a Nama Genshu to capture the pure, unadulterated essence of the brew in every drop.

(Note: As an unpasteurized Nama sake, this product must be kept refrigerated.)

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