Sake Brands
in Ehime

"Kashin" is a brand named after the novel "Kashin" (Flower God) by Shiba Ryotaro, a doctor and writer from Uwa-cho. It images the spirit to open up the era like the main character Omura Masujiro, and the gorgeousness like a flower. Using carefully selected suitable rice for sake brewing, Daiginjo brewed slowly at low temperatures features a fruity and gorgeous aroma and a transparent and delicate flavor. It is a premium bottle ideal for special days or as a gift for loved ones.

"Tamagawa" is the representative brand boasted by Saishin Shuzo. Using high-quality water and rice from the Uwa Basin and fermenting slowly at low temperatures creates a fine and smooth mouthfeel. The plump umami inherent in rice and the refreshing aftertaste are balanced harmoniously, resulting in a flavor you never get tired of drinking. It is a bottle with profound charm that shows various expressions depending on the season and dishes, from cold sake to warm sake.

"Ogata Koan" was one of the representative brands of Ogata Shuzo. It was named after Ogata Koan, a scholar of Dutch studies at the end of the Edo period, and featured a flavor with a core like his ambition. It was loved as a sake with a satisfying response, harmonizing a mellow aroma and firm umami of rice.

This brewery is closed

This brewery is closed

This brewery is closed

"Yoro" is the representative brand of Yoro Shuzo. It was named after "Yoro Falls," known for the legend of filial piety. Brewed carefully by hand using high-quality local water and rice, the sake features a mellow and gentle flavor that makes the best use of the umami of rice. Enjoyable widely from cold sake to hot sake (atsukan), it is ideal as a daily evening drink to color your daily dining table.

"Shirokawago" is the representative brand of Nakashiro Honke Shuzo. It was named as sake that reflects the climate of its hometown, Shirokawa. Making use of the blessings of water and rice nurtured by the rich nature of Oku-Iyo, it features a soft and gentle mouthfeel with a faint sweetness. As a famous supporting role that does not interfere with meals but enhances them, it is ideal for daily evening drinks. It can be enjoyed deliciously either cold or warm.

"Meimon" is the representative brand of Meimon Sakai. As the name suggests, it was created as sake that combines elegant flavor and dignity. Brewed carefully using carefully selected rice, the sake features a plump aroma and a refreshing mouthfeel with no unpleasant taste. It is an auspicious bottle that has been loved for a long time for celebrations and as a gift for loved ones.

"Oban" is a brand that continues to be loved locally, named after the novel "Oban" by Bunroku Shishi. Using source water from the Shimanto River and high-quality sake rice, the sake brewed with old-fashioned methods has a satisfying flavor where you can firmly feel the umami of rice. You can enjoy a friendly yet profound flavor that is perfect for daily evening drinks.

"Nobushi" is the representative brand of Masaki Masamitsu Shuzojo. It was named with the image of a simple yet core-penetrating, powerful warrior (nobushi). It is a rich and satisfying dry sake that maximizes the umami of rice. It goes excellently with game cuisine such as wild boar hot pot and strong-flavored local dishes, possessing a sturdy charm where the flavor increases the more you savor it.

"Taizan" is the representative brand of Akamatsu Honke Shuzo. It was named with the wish for "unshakable quality like Mount Tai (Taizan)." It features a mellow mouthfeel where the plump flavor inherent in rice spreads. The aftertaste is refreshing, and the charm is that you never get tired of drinking it. It is a local sake familiar to locals as an evening drink to soothe the fatigue of the day.

"Seishin" is the representative brand of Konishi Shuzojo. It pursues sincere sake brewing that reaches the drinker's heart. While reflecting the sweet taste culture unique to the Nanyo region, it features a balanced flavor considering compatibility with meals. It goes well with fresh seafood from Ainan-cho, especially strong-flavored fish dishes such as bonito, and has become indispensable for local dining tables.

"Honen" is the representative brand of Imamura Shuzo. It is filled with the prayer for a bountiful grain harvest and the wish for a fruitful year. Using local rice and water, the carefully brewed sake has a rustic and warm flavor that utilizes the umami of rice. Because you don't get tired of drinking it and it is easy to match with any dish, it is deeply rooted in the lives of local people. It is an indispensable bottle for special occasions such as festivals.

"Yamakawaryu" is a brand created with free thinking that is not bound by conventions. Not bound by the conventional wisdom of sake brewing, it pursues the optimal brewing method according to the condition of the rice and the climate at that time. Therefore, it is characterized by different flavors and expressions depending on the year, and is gaining popularity as sake where you can enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime encounter.

"Sakaya no Nyobo no Nusumizake" (Sake Stolen by the Liquor Store's Wife) is a brand that is a topic of conversation for its unique name and reliable quality. It was created with the concept of "sake so delicious that a liquor store's wife would want to hide and drink it secretly." The fruity aroma and sweetness, and the sharp acidity are exquisitely harmonious, making it easy to drink and friendly, recommended for women and sake beginners.

"Mori no Midori" is a brand that was brewed by Shinonaga Shuzo. As the name suggests, it was characterized by a refreshing and profound flavor reminiscent of the green of a deep forest. As sake that seemed to reflect the nature of the region, it was once loved by many people.

"Himeichie" is a brand named by combining "Hime" from Ehime and "Ichigo Ichie" (once-in-a-lifetime encounter). Putting the thought of "cherishing a one-time encounter," it is particular about locally grown rice and conducts sake brewing that maximizes the individuality of the rice of that year. The unique and attractive flavor where fresh aroma and the umami of rice spread brings new discoveries every time you drink it.

"Mikunitsuru" is the representative brand of Akikawa Shuzo. It was named with the wish to become a splendid sake that brings honor to the country, and after the crane, a symbol of longevity. It features a gentle mouthfeel and the plump umami of rice, and continues to be loved locally for a long time as sake to accompany meals that is easy to match with any dish. It is an auspicious bottle suitable for celebrations.

"Miyosakae" is a traditional brand that has walked with the history of Seiryo Shuzo since its founding. It contains the wish for "the era (the world) to prosper." It features a gentle aroma and a plump and mellow flavor. It can be enjoyed in a wide range of temperatures from cold sake to hot sake, and is deeply loved by locals as local sake that stays close to daily life.