Sake Brands
in Iwate
Kiseki no Ipponmatsu
奇跡の一本松A Ginjo sake designed with the motif of "Miracle Pine" in Rikuzentakata City, with the thought of proceeding with hope toward new town building without forgetting the Great East Japan Earthquake. It is characterized by a gorgeous aroma by Iwate Prefecture's yeast "Giovanni no Shirabe" and a light taste brought by "concise koji" that strips away unnecessary things. With a rice polishing ratio of 50%, using Ginginga / Yui no Ka, it is finished in a light dry taste (Tanrei Karakuchi) with a Sake Meter Value of +4 and Acidity of 1.3. It is a symbolic brand of Suisen Shuzoten, filled with wishes for reconstruction from the earthquake disaster and hope for the future.
Koderarene
こでられねA brand with the meaning of "irresistible" or "unbearable" (in a good way) in the dialect of the Ichinoseki region, containing the thought that it is too delicious to bear. It has a wide lineup of Junmai sake, Junmai Ginjo, and Junmai Daiginjo, each brewed using local rice. Junmai Ginjo uses Ginginga with a polishing ratio of 50%, and Junmai Daiginjo uses Miyama Nishiki from Hanaizumi polished to 45%, characterized by a commitment to regionality and quality. It is a representative brand of Iwanoi Shuzo expressing attachment to the region and friendliness by using the local dialect as the brand name.
Hyakuban
百磐A brand expressing the richness and high degree of precision indicated by the number "100" (Hyaku), it is sake showing Iwanoi Shuzo's technical capabilities. It shows the brewery's stance of pursuing high quality while being rooted in the region.
Ban
磐A simple and powerful brand name, it is a sake crowned with the single character "Ban" (Rock) of Iwanoi. It is a brand with a presence that directly expresses the identity of the brewery.
Kuroe
玄会Sake with a unique brand name, developed as one of the diverse lineups of Iwanoi Shuzo. It is characterized by unique naming and reliable sake quality.
Jishumachi
地主町A brand derived from historical place names and culture of the Maesawa region, expressing pride and attachment to the region. As one of the diverse lineups of Iwate Meijo, it offers sake rich in regionality.
Tama no Haru
玉の春A brand that inherited trademark and business rights from the former Yokoya Shuzo, it is a sake enjoyed for a long time in Senmaya-cho (now Ichinoseki City). By Iwate Meijo continuing to protect the tradition, the taste and history of the brewery that went out of business are passed down to the present day.
Aterui
阿弖流爲A brand derived from the ancient Emishi hero Aterui, expressing the history and cultural background of Oshu. Inherited from the former Tenpyo Co., Ltd., it is characterized by a light and slightly dry taste. Having a lineup of Junmai Ginjo and Junmai sake, it is a brand with high cultural value that can be enjoyed while thinking about the history of Tohoku.
Tenpyo
天瓢A brand that inherited trademark and business rights from the former Tenpyo Co., Ltd., Iwate Meijo continues to protect traditions continuing since the Meiji era. It is a precious brand conveying the history and taste of the brewery that went out of business to the present day.