Sake Brands
in Mie

"Miyanoyuki" is a renowned sake representing Mie, named after the "Miya" of Ise Jingu Shrine and the "Yuki" (snow) of the Suzuka Mountains. It is carefully brewed at low temperatures using clear subsoil water derived from the Suzuka River and carefully selected sake rice. Its flavor is characterized by a light and clean profile that also expands with the plump umami and sweetness inherent in the rice. Its crisp finish that one never tires of drinking is an excellent match for cuisine, and it has long been loved as a dining sake that enhances the seafood and mountain delicacies of Ise-Shima.

"Amajin" is a sake brewed with respect for the "Ama" (female diver) culture, a tradition of Ise-Shima, and gratitude for the bounties of the sea. Inspired by the powerful yet gentle Ama divers, it possesses a firm rice umami while having a soft mouthfeel that gently envelops you. The faint sense of sea minerals and the crisp finish make it an excellent match for fresh seafood. Please enjoy this mysterious and vitality-filled flavor brewed at the foot of Ise Jingu Shrine.

"Zaku" is a brand born from the idea contained in the character "make" (作), meaning "sake is something created together with the person who drinks it." It is characterized by an elegant and gorgeous aroma and a transparent umami, while retaining a freshly pressed gas sensation. Despite being pasteurized, it possesses a freshness like unpasteurized sake, and its smooth mouthfeel and crisp finish captivate drinkers. Having won numerous awards at international liquor competitions, it is a bottle leading the modern sake scene.

"Suzukagawa" is a brand that inherits the traditions of Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten, continuing to be loved in the local Suzuka region. Brewed with clear subsoil water from the Suzuka Mountains, it is characterized by a gentle, elegant aroma and a plump flavor where the rice umami expands. Enjopyable across a wide range of temperatures from chilled to warmed, it is a staple sake that one never tires of, accompanying daily dining tables as a food-pairing sake. The label featuring patterns of local Ise Katagami (paper stencils) is also beautiful, making it a masterpiece that lets you feel the climate of Mie.

"Yachiyo" is the main brand brewed by Ogawa Honke, conveying the warmth of handmade production. Using rice from Mie Prefecture and subsoil water from the Suzuka Mountains, its flavor, carefully brewed entirely by hand, is rich and deeply bodied, harmonizing plump umami with moderate acidity. Unaffected by trends, its solid and satisfying taste reveals its true value even more when warmed. It is a good old-fashioned sake that accompanies local food culture and soothes the heart during daily evening drinks.

"Kagura" is a brand derived from the "Kagura" dance dedicated to the gods in the land of Ise, aiming for a sacred and pure taste. Using "Yamada Nishiki" and "Kami no Ho" from Mie Prefecture and brewing with Mie Prefecture yeast, it expresses a gorgeous aroma and plump umami. Its charm lies in the ability to enjoy a variety of expressions, from the fresh taste of unpasteurized sake (Namazake) to the mellow depth of aged sake. It is a heartwarming sake rooted in the local community that adds color to regional festivals and daily dining tables.

"Soushun" (Early Spring) is a brand imbued with the wish to be a sake that heralds the arrival of spring, like the plum blossoms that bloom first in the season of melting snow. Mainly using sake rice from Mie Prefecture, it charms with a gentle aroma that complements meals and a clean taste that one never tires of. Refreshing when chilled and with expanding rice sweetness when warmed, it is a daily sake loved locally that can be enjoyed with seasonal dishes throughout the year.

"Tabika" is a limited distribution brand packed with Hayakawa Shuzo's passion, named after the Tabika River flowing near the brewery and the place name. Its greatest feature is the ultimately smooth and gentle mouthfeel resulting from brewing with ultra-soft water. While using unique sake rice such as Bizen Omachi, it never becomes heavy, and the umami of the ingredients spreads transparently. Bottled with freshly pressed freshness, it is a work of art with an exquisite balance of transparency and umami.

"Ise no Shiroki" is a sparkling pure rice active cloudy sake revived in the present day based on descriptions in ancient documents. It features fine bubbles from secondary fermentation in the bottle and a natural sweet-sourness derived from koji. With a lower alcohol content making it easy to drink, it is perfect as an aperitif or dessert sake. You can enjoy a taste that lets you feel historical romance, tracing the lineage of dedication sake to Ise Jingu Shrine.

"Tenyurin" is the flagship brand of Takahashi Shuzo, meaning "the beautiful tone (excellent sake) of jewels touching each other while playing freely in the heavens (sky/nature)." Pursuing the role of a "food-pairing sake," it is characterized by a gentle aroma and a smooth, deep umami resulting from aging. It is a versatile sake that can be enjoyed at any temperature from chilled to warmed, and one can also enjoy the changes in flavor that open up over time. It accompanies any dish and enriches the dining time.

"Mie no Niinae" is a sake named after the Niinamesai (Harvest Festival) of Ise Jingu Shrine, expressing gratitude for bountiful harvests. Brewed using the new rice of the year and traditional methods associated with Ise Jingu. The simple yet powerful taste, with concentrated rice umami, evokes the solemnity of Shinto rituals and the joy of harvest. It is a bottle in which history and tradition live, which can be said to be the origin of Mie's local sake culture.

"Fuji no Hikari" is the flagship brand of Adachi Honke Shuzo, named after Mt. Fuji, which is worshipped as the god of sake brewing, expressing its purity and grandeur. Using clear brewing water pumped from their own well and carefully selected sake rice, it is gently pressed in traditional wooden tanks. Because it does not undergo carbon filtration, it has a pale golden color, and the rich richness and plump aroma inherent in the rice are alive. Enjoyable across a wide range from chilled to warmed, it has a taste full of affection that warmly illuminates the heart of the drinker.

"Sei" is a brand brewed by Adachi Honke Shuzo, pursuing new possibilities for pure rice sake (Junmaishu). With the theme of "pure and unpretentious sake," it aims for a taste full of transparency without extraneous flavors. By highly polishing carefully selected sake rice and fermenting it slowly at low temperatures, it realizes a sophisticated aroma and a crisp finish. It is a stylish bottle suitable for the modern dining table, harmonizing not only with Japanese food but also with Western and modern cuisine.

"Tsuki no Shinju" (Pearl of the Moon) is a sake with a romantic name inspired by the moon shining in the night sky and pearls glowing in its light. Carefully brewed aiming for a smooth and beautiful sake quality like a pearl. The elegant aroma and the refined sweetness that gently spreads in the mouth are truly a healing taste like moonlight. It is a delicate and beautiful sake that adds glamour to special nights and time spent with loved ones.