| Brand | Houou Biden |
| Region | Tochigi, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Fruity |
| ABV | 15-16% |
Product details
Hououbiden Apricot is a refined fruit-forward specialty from Kobayashi Sake Brewery in Tochigi, Japan, part of the Hououbiden collection known for its elegant, expressive character and connection to the natural environment of Nikko. The brewery draws on abundant groundwater from the Nikko mountain range and places importance on expressing the character of carefully selected ingredients. For this apricot expression, carefully selected Hachisuke apricots from Aomori Prefecture are combined with the brewery’s signature base to preserve the fruit’s distinctive character and rich extract. The product is made without filtration or additional processing intended to remove the natural fruit components, allowing its authentic texture and apricot character to remain prominent.
On the palate, Hououbiden Apricot presents a mellow, richly concentrated apricot profile with a soft, gentle tartness and the refined texture characteristic of Hachisuke apricots. Its rounded sweetness and generous fruit character create a smooth, lingering impression while maintaining the delicate acidity that gives the expression freshness and balance. The producer recommends enjoying it straight, over ice, or with carbonated water for different presentations of its apricot-rich character.
