Sake Brands
in Ehime

"Yukimusume" is the flagship brand of Yukimusume Shuzo, brewed with the clear air of the plateau and thaw water. The name was named after the image of a pure and innocent daughter transmitted in this snowy land. A fleeting yet beautiful mouthfeel that seems to disappear in the mouth like light snow harmonizes with the gentle umami of rice. It is an emotionally rich local sake that makes you feel inner strength and warmth, like overcoming a harsh winter and waiting for spring.

"Kachizuru" is the flagship brand of Kachizuru Shuzo, crowned with an auspicious name combining "win (Katsu)" and "crane (Tsuru)." As the name suggests, it has been deeply loved by local people as sake drunk at celebrations and before contests. The flavor brewed with water and rice nurtured by Tobe's rich nature harmonizes refreshing throat feel and the original plump umami of rice. It is also optimal as sake drunk during meals that brings out the taste of dishes, and its deliciousness that you never get tired of drinking is attractive.

"Hatsuyukihai" is the flagship brand of Kyowa Shuzo, crowned with an elegant name reflecting the scene of the first snow dancing on a sake cup on a winter morning looking at the Ishizuchi mountain range in the distance. Since its founding, it has walked along with the history of the brewery. Brewed with traditional methods sparing no time and effort, such as old-fashioned Funa-shibori (pressing in a tank), the sake has no off-flavors and condenses the original umami and aroma of rice. It features an elegant flavor that is pure like the first snow and quietly fills the drinker's heart.

"Yaegiku" is a community-based local sake brewed by Sasaki Shuzo. It was named aiming for a modest yet deep flavor, like the petals of a chrysanthemum overlapping in layers. Familiar as indispensable sake for local dining tables, you can firmly feel the umami of rice within a refreshing flavor that you never get tired of drinking. The unadorned simple flavor gently brings out the deliciousness of home cooking.

"Bushigokoro" is the only brand of Takechi Sakemise, named aiming for a flavor that makes you feel cleanliness like a former samurai and inner strength. The sake brewed carefully in a small brewery features solid umami of rice and a sharp aftertaste. Although not flashy, its honest and powerful flavor that permeates the heart the more you drink it is attractive. It is a hard-core local sake that makes you feel the local history and pride.

"Uchikoza" is a brand named after the Kabuki theater "Uchikoza," a symbol of Uchiko-cho built in 1916. It contains the brewery's desire to transmit the cultural heritage of the region to future generations. Its flavor brewed carefully with traditional methods harmonizes depth that makes you feel the weight of history and gorgeous aroma. It is an exceptional bottle that you want to taste slowly while feeling the atmosphere of Uchiko.

"Ittoryodan" is a dry brand pursuing sharp sharpness and cleanliness, as the name suggests. It is a bottle where Sakaroku Shuzo's technical ability shines, featuring a clear flavor with no off-flavors. When put in the mouth, vivid sharpness like a sharpened Japanese sword runs through, and the aftertaste is surprisingly refreshing. It washes away the fat of the meal, so it is excellent compatibility with rich dishes, making it an irresistible bottle for dry sake lovers.

"Shichiseiken" is a brand with a name derived from an ancient treasured sword, emitting a mysterious brilliance. Like a sword said to house the power of the Big Dipper, it aimed for a flavor that strictly resonates in the drinker's heart. Created by highly polishing carefully selected sake rice and fermenting it slowly at low temperatures, it features a fruity aroma and a silky smooth texture. The noble and sophisticated flavor is a gem suitable for a toast on a special night.

"Kakushiken" is a unique brand with themes of hidden strength and unexpectedness. Hidden within a seemingly calm expression are sharp sharpness and deep flavor that startle the drinker. A calm aroma and smooth umami created by slow aging at low temperatures. The powerful lingering finish that appears from the depths is a bottle where you can enjoy a dramatic development worthy of the name "Hidden Sword (Kakushiken)."

"Suimoken" is a brand pursuing ultimate sharpness, derived from a famous sword with sharpness sharp enough to cut even blown hair. Among Sakaroku Shuzo's lineup, it boasts a particularly sharpened flavor. The transparent sake quality with off-flavors stripped away to the limit is just like a famous sword. The impact the moment you put it in your mouth and the clean withdrawal that leaves nothing behind never cease to fascinate connoisseur drinkers.

"mar Kyohina" is an innovative series that breaths new wind into the traditional Kyohina brand. "mar" is a word reminiscent of the sea and voyages, meaning a challenge to a new world. The balance of acidity and sweetness like white wine is exquisite, proposing a new flavor beyond the framework of sake. It is a stylish bottle that can be enjoyed in pairing with Western food or as an aperitif.

"Gunjo" is a brand with a sophisticated flavor named after the image of the blue and clear sea color of the Seto Inland Sea. Based on traditional techniques, it aimed for a new sake incorporating modern sensibilities. It features a refreshing aroma and a clear and refreshing drinking mouth. It stays close to the food culture of Setouchi centering on seafood and is optimal as sake drunk during meals that brings out the taste of ingredients. It is a bottle filled with the passion of the young brewery owner that makes you feel the future.

"Takarakosoanata" (literally "Copper Mine is You," read as "Treasure is You") is a special brand named with respect and gratitude to the Besshi Copper Mine, which became the cornerstone of Niihama City's development. By reading Copper Mine (Dozan) as "Takara" (Treasure), it expresses the value of the region's historical heritage. Using 100% "Shizukuhime," suitable rice for sake brewing produced in Ehime Prefecture, it realizes plump umami of rice and soft mouthfeel. It is a bottle with depth that you want to taste slowly while feeling historical romance.

"Yukimitsu" is the flagship brand of Kuramotoya Honten, named after the famous sword "Yukimitsu." It has a sharp sharpness like a sword and a powerful flavor with a core, and has been loved by locals for many years. Sake brewed with underflow water from the Ishizuchi mountain range has plump umami of rice breathing within pure transparency. It has a depth that can be enjoyed both cold and warm, and is a local sake blended into life that is indispensable for daily evening drinks.

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"Endo" (Himebito A/END) is a challenging brand proposing a new form of sake not bound by common sense. Meaning "End is Start," it contains the will to break preconceived notions and create new value. Gorgeous and fruity aroma and light flavor with acidity, assumed to be enjoyed in a wine glass. The stylish bottle design that appeals to people unfamiliar with sake is also attractive.

"mar Chiyo no Kame" is a series born to open up new markets beyond the framework of traditional sake brewing. "mar" means sea or circle, imaging the spread to the world. Incorporating unique manufacturing methods such as using white koji, it realizes a balance of refreshing acidity and sweetness reminiscent of citrus fruits. It is a new sensation sake conscious of pairing with Western food such as Italian and French.

"Umebijin" is the flagship brand of Umebijin Shuzo, loved since its founding. The name implies the desire to be a sake familiar to everyone, like the fragrant and beautiful plum blossoms. It has a soft mouthfeel and mellow umami spreads, a flavor you never get tired of drinking. It has a depth that gently wraps around the taste of dishes and is indispensable for local dining tables. You can enjoy different expressions in each temperature range from cold to warm.

"Takao" is a hidden masterpiece of Umebijin Shuzo, created with the image of strength and elegance like a hawk dancing in the sky. As the character "Osu" (Male) suggests, it features a sturdy and solid flavor. Deep richness due to aging and a sharp aftertaste maintain an exquisite balance. It goes well with richly seasoned dishes and fatty fish dishes, and is a bottle that impresses gourmets. By warming it, the plump umami increases further.

"Kirimancho" is a daily sake loved locally, containing the wish for perpetual youth and longevity. The brand name combines the crest of "Kiri" (Paulownia) and the auspicious characters "Man" (Ten thousand) and "Cho" (Long). It features a gentle aroma and soft umami with a good mouthfeel, and its flavor that you never get tired of drinking is attractive. It naturally blends into daily dining tables, such as fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and home cooking using local vegetables. It is a bottle with unpretentious deliciousness that can be enjoyed both cold and warm.

"Sadamisaki" is the flagship brand of Matsuda Shuzo, named after the cape at the westernmost tip of Shikoku. Like the cape buffeted by rough waves, it features a powerful yet refreshing flavor. Considering compatibility with seafood first, it has a sharpness that refreshingly washes away the fat of fish. It is ideal as a sake drunk during meals that enhances the deliciousness of fish dishes such as sashimi and boiled fish. Please enjoy the refreshing drinking mouth that makes you feel the sea breeze.

"Miyanomai" is an elegant and gorgeous brand named after the dance of a historic shrine in Ikata. Ideally harmonizing fruity aroma and elegant sweetness, it is a flavor highly popular among women as well. With a good mouthfeel and smooth drinking mouth, it can be enjoyed as an aperitif or dessert sake after a meal. It is a brilliant bottle that is appreciated at celebrations and as gifts.

"Koinose" is an auspicious brand named after the carp, a symbol of success in life. It expresses a vigorous and powerful flavor like a carp climbing a waterfall. The plump umami derived from handmade koji and the refreshing aftertaste harmonize in good balance. While it is satisfying to drink, it has a charm that strangely makes you want another cup. Compatibility with Japanese food such as sashimi and tempura is outstanding, and it has been loved for a long time as a daily sake drunk during meals.

"Kaimei" is a brand where history and innovation coexist, named after the civilization and enlightenment of the Meiji era. Meaning "before dawn," it contains the will to open up a new era. It is a light and delicious sake with an exquisite balance of fine umami unique to handmade brewing and acidity. Refreshing as cold sake, and with a plump aroma rising as warm sake, you can also enjoy the change in flavor depending on the temperature. It is a nostalgic flavor that stays close to a wide range of dishes, regardless of whether they are Japanese, Western, or Chinese.

"Chidori" is a representative brand of Utsunomiya Shuzo, named after the figure of plovers (chidori) playing in the clear stream of Hijikawa River. It features a gentle aroma and soft umami with a good mouthfeel, and is an all-around player that is easy to match with any dish. It can be enjoyed in a wide range of temperatures from cold to hot sake, and especially when warmed to lukewarm sake (nurukan), the sweetness of rice stands out and invites a gentle drunken feeling. It is a sake with a flavor you never get tired of, staying close to your daily evening drink.