Sake Brands
in Iwate

Another brand of Nanbu Bijin Brewery, characterized by an elegant name evoking the fragrant scent of plums. While having a different individuality from Nanbu Bijin, it is a sake brewed by the same quality standards of the brewery.

A brand derived from the giant eagle that once lived on Mt. Iwate, or the snow shape of an eagle appearing in early spring, using spring water from Mt. Iwate. It is a sake nurtured by the rich nature and clear water of Hachimantai, characterized by a taste rooted in the region. The representative product "Kinpai" (Gold Seal) was once popular as second-class sake and is still loved today. Junmai Daiginjo has received high international acclaim, such as winning the Platinum Award consecutively at "Kura Master" in France. It is loved as a sake supporting the food culture of Hachimantai by taste design emphasizing compatibility with local ingredients, especially mountain delicacies.

A brand imagining the sea breeze of northern Sanriku (Northern Rias), expressing the nature and climate of the coastal area. Although not manufactured now, it is remembered as a brand rich in regionality.

A brand named after the brewery name, characterized by a refreshing name imagining the alpine plant lily of the valley and snowy mountains. It was loved as sake expressing nature of Iwate.

A brand derived from the history of iron making in the Kuji region and the railway that once transported iron ore. Developed as a Special Junmai sake, it is characterized by a powerful taste. It is a brand with high cultural value expressing respect for the region's history and industry.

A brand derived from the Kuji River flowing through Kuji City, expressing the blessings of the region's nature and water. It is characterized by a refreshing taste imagining the clear flow of the river.

Kuji City is known as the town of "Northern Limit Ama" (woman shell diver), and incorporates that culture into the brand name. As a Special Junmai sake, it is characterized by a dry taste and has excellent compatibility with seafood. It is a brand rich in regionality expressing the local pride of Ama culture and the blessings of the Sanriku sea in sake.

The representative brand bearing the brewery name, containing the auspicious meaning that "fortune comes." By traditional sake brewing using Kuji's groundwater and Iwate Prefecture rice, they provide a taste loved by the region. It is warm sake brewed with the wish that fortune visits everyone who drinks, sells, and brews it.

A brand with the motif of white birch, a symbol of the northern country, expressing a refreshing feeling and dignified beauty. It is characterized by a refreshing taste imagining the nature of Iwate.

A Special Junmai sake using 100% Iwate Prefecture sake brewing suitable rice "Gin Otome," cherishing regionality by rice grown in Kuji City. True to the brand name imagining a cool haze, it is characterized by a refreshing taste.

The representative brand bearing the brewery name, aiming for "clean sake" that one does not get tired of drinking under the philosophy of "Bishu Densho." It is characterized by drinkability that goes down smoothly without catching on the tongue or nose, and has excellent compatibility with Sanriku seafood. Having achieved reconstruction from the earthquake disaster, the sake brewed in the new brewery in Ofunato is filled with the strength of overcoming difficulties and hope for the future.

A brand imagining winter snowscape and dreams, characterized by a gentle and soft taste. As one of the diverse lineups of Suisen Shuzoten, it offers friendly sake.

A white active undiluted sake, a winter limited product (October to March) characterized by a creamy texture and sweet taste. It is a long-selling product loved for over 50 years since its launch, with a thick, melting mouthfeel and sweet taste being its appeal. In summer, "Junmai Usunigori Yukikko" is developed as a product with a refreshing taste utilizing the umami and acidity derived from rice. It is a popular brand of Suisen Shuzoten offering enjoyment for each season.

As local sake representing Iwate Prefecture, it is characterized by a simple and easy-to-understand brand name. It is a friendly sake expressing Iwate's climate and food culture.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The representative brand bearing the brewery name, inheriting the history born in the Taisho era by the investment of local residents. Using local rice and water, it embodies the founding philosophy of sake brewing rooted in the region. Cherishing the history as a brewery that started as a local community in Hanaizumi-cho, Ichinoseki City, it is loved by many people for its taste that snuggles up to the local food culture.