HououBiden Junmai Daiginjo Mikumari 2026【鳳凰美田 純米大吟醸 水分神 Mikumari 2026 新年干支絵馬付き】

Its flavor is delicate and elevated to the pinnacle. The refined, crystal-clear sake is as smooth as sacred water purified by the magnificent nature of Nikko, combining elegant and expansive umami, the signature gorgeous aroma of Houou Biden, and the transparency brought by ultra-high polishing. The overall expression radiates a sacred presence that perfectly embodies the terroir of Nikko, making this an extraordinary masterpiece of exceptional character. This sake, brewed with the utmost dedication by Kobayashi Shuzo, is as beautiful and solemn as a work of art and truly deserves to be savored with care.

Among the celebrated sakes brewed in Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture under the name “Houou Biden,” the “Nikko ~NIKKO~” series was born from gratitude and reverence for the nature and pristine water of Nikko, the brewery’s water source. Its pinnacle expression, “Junmai Daiginjo Mikumari,” now makes its official appearance. “Mikumari” refers to the deity who governs water sources and the distribution of flowing water, traditionally enshrined at important springs and watershed sites since ancient times.

This special Houou Biden bearing the name of a deity is brewed using the sake rice “Yume Sasara,” nurtured by Nikko’s magnificent nature and water, polished to an exceptional 25%—the highest polishing ratio not only within the Nikko series but in the entire history of Houou Biden. Using the soft and delicate sacred water drawn from Kobayashi Shuzo’s own Nikko water source and brewed slowly with the traditional kimoto method, it is an ultimate and exceedingly rare masterpiece.

In addition, this release comes with a one-time-only limited set featuring auspicious zodiac ema plaques dedicated to the revered “Nikko Nisha Ichiji”—Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Futarasan Shrine, and Rinnoji Temple—institutions with deep ties to Kobayashi Shuzo. The ema and this supreme sake are presented together in a luxurious gift box, imbued with exceptional good fortune. A truly celebratory special set that feels as though simply drinking it may bring good luck, it comes highly recommended for personal enjoyment.

Product Name：HououBiden Junmai Daiginjo Mikumari 2026

Grade：Junmai Daiginjo

Polishing Rate：25%

Rice Type：Yume Sasara (grown in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture)

Alcohol：16.5%Vol

Brewery Prefecture：Tochigi Kobayashi Shuzo