Sake Brands
in Miyagi

Kinmon Ryogoku is a traditional brand brewed by Kakuboshi, a standard sake that has been loved for a long time in the local area of Kesennuma.

Reikyo is the ultimate brand expressing the world of "Absolute Zero," which is infinitely close to zero, with a rice polishing ratio of 0.85% challenged by Niizawa Sake Brewery. Using rice polished over 5,297 hours (about 221 days), it realizes extreme transparency without any unpleasant taste, a faint sweetness of rice, and a beautiful lingering finish.

Yamawa is a limited distribution series of Yamawa Shuzo Store, highly rated mainly by specialty stores as high-quality Junmai sake. Led by the 7th generation brewer and master brewer (Toji) Daisuke Ito, it is brewed with careful preparation that returns to manual work as much as possible, from washing rice to pressing. Using underflow water from the Funagata Mountains and sake rice produced in Miyagi Prefecture (Kura no Hana, Gin no Iroha, Miyama Nishiki), it features sake brewing that values the basics and is not swayed by trends, under the concept of "Simple is best."

Zankyo is an ultra-high polished brand brewed by Niizawa Sake Brewery gathering the best of their technology. It debuted as a Junmai Daiginjo where rice was polished to the limit of 7% rice polishing ratio, and it features a delicate and transparent taste and a lingering finish that disappears beautifully as the name suggests. It is also known that artist Masaharu Fukuyama loves drinking it.

Mizutoriki is the flagship brand of Kakuboshi, currently accounting for about 70% of the shipment volume. The brand name was named with the brewer's intention to "record" (Ki) the story of sake, representing the left side "Sanzui" of the kanji character "Sake" as "Mizu" (Water) and the right side "Tori" as "Tori" (Bird). With the concept of "Sake that doesn't interfere with meals and is delicious to the last drop," it is brewed as a sake accompanying meals that snuggles up to the rich seafood of Kesennuma. As a symbol of sake brewing opening up a new era for the brewery that has recovered from the Great East Japan Earthquake, it has received high praise, such as winning the Gold Prize at the National New Sake Appraisal.

Yokohama is one of the brands brewed by Niizawa Sake Brewery.

Moehime is one of the brands brewed by Niizawa Sake Brewery, a series characterized by character illustrations.

Hiwata is a particular brand of Hagino Shuzo brewed entirely with Yamahai method. "Hiwata" means "Sun" and "Rice Field," expressing the blessings of nature. While utilizing the complexity and acidity unique to Yamahai brewing, it is finished with a modern and clean taste, and its depth that can be enjoyed both as warmed sake and cold sake is attractive.

Tachibanaya is a brand of Kawakei Shoten that began production in 1997 (Heisei 9), bearing the brewery's trade name "Tachibanaya." Brewed in careful small batches, it features a taste that brings out the umami of rice.

Shoun Kinryu is a brand brewed by Ichinokura with an auspicious name. It is loved as a prestigious sake suitable for celebratory occasions.

DATE SEVEN is a limited edition sake brand brewed by seven leading breweries in Miyagi Prefecture coming together. Under a different concept each year, seven brewery owners and master brewers (toji) share processes such as koji making, yeast starter production, and mash management, jointly brewing a single sake. The fusion of each brewery's techniques and personalities creates a unique taste that cannot be born alone. In SEASON2, the style has evolved to allow comparison of seven different personalities by using the same rice and having each brewery brew with their own method. It is a brand that symbolizes the diversity of sake brewing in Miyagi and the strong cooperation between breweries, embodying the will to enliven the sake culture throughout the region. With limited distribution, there are sake fans nationwide who look forward to the release on July 7th every year.

Chimatsushima is a historic brand named after "Chimatsushima," an ancient name for Matsushima Bay, and has been loved as a local sake of Sendai for many years. Featuring a light and dry quality using Sasanishiki rice from Miyagi Prefecture, it balances a nimble and sharp mouthfeel with a delicate aroma. With a dry Sake Meter Value of +3, it has low acidity and a subtle sweetness can be felt, possessing a versatility that can be enjoyed both as cold sake and warm sake. It goes well with Western food as well as Japanese food, and is characterized by a refreshing aftertaste that you won't tire of, making it loved as a daily sake that enriches the daily dining table. It is a brand that stays close to Sendai's food culture, realizing a clean aftertaste while bringing out the umami of rice through traditional brewing techniques.

Shiraume was a brand brewed by Yoshioka Shuzo. It is currently not being produced due to the brewery's closure.

Naminooto was born as a sake that nestles close to the sea of Yuriage, Natori City. Its formal name is "Housen Naminooto," named with the hope that a treasure ship of happiness will visit along with the sound of waves. Overcoming the difficulty of the brewery being completely destroyed by the tsunami of the Great East Japan Earthquake, it is a symbolic sake of reconstruction that achieved on-site rebuilding under the conviction that "it is meaningless unless we brew where the sound of waves can be heard." Designed as a food sake to match fresh seafood landed at Yuriage Port, it features a soft mouthfeel and a sharp finish. It enhances the umami of fish dishes and has a refreshing sensation that cleanly washes away oils. With a sake quality deeply connected to the local food culture, it embodies the pride of the region walking along with the reconstruction of Yuriage. As a brand that came to fruition through the unyielding spirit of the brewery owner who experienced the disaster, support from the nationwide sake brewing industry, and deep love for the region, it is a sake that resonates with the hearts of many people.

Sen Katsuyama is a brand positioned at the pinnacle of Katsuyama Shuzo, a masterpiece brewed with carefully selected ingredients and techniques, as indicated by the character "Sen" (select). Embodying the prestige and tradition of the Date clan's official brewery, it features a luxurious production using Hyogo Yamada Nishiki rice polished to the limit. A gorgeous ginjo aroma, elegant sweetness, and a fine and smooth mouthfeel harmonize to create an elegant taste that evokes the refinement of Date culture. Brewed carefully as a limited production item, it is positioned as a special sake that gathers the essence of the master brewer's (toji) skills. It is the finest sake boasted by Miyagi's prestigious brewery, suitable for formal occasions and special days.

Chateau Gackt is one of the brands produced by Katsuyama Shuzo. Detailed information is limited, but the Western-style naming suggests it may have originated as a special collaboration or limited project.

Miyagi Hagi is one of the brands brewed by Uchigasaki Shuzo Store, expressing an elegant and delicate taste like the Miyagino Hagi (bush clover), the prefectural flower of Miyagi. It is carefully brewed using rice from Miyagi Prefecture and super soft brewing water. It features the gentleness and comforting taste typical of Uchigasaki Shuzo Store, with a sake quality that matches everyday meals and you never get tired of drinking. It is a brand loved locally that makes you feel the rich climate and tradition of Miyagi.

Otachizake is one of the brands brewed by Taiwagura Shuzo. The name evokes sake served at the end of a banquet or upon departure, suggesting its character as a sake that can be enjoyed casually.

Nanatsumori Densetsu is a brand named after the Nanatsumori mountains, the symbol of Taiwa-cho where the brewery is located. The legend remaining in Nanatsumori and the beautiful nature spreading at its foot are imbued in the taste of the sake.

Date no Miyako is a brand that expresses the history and culture of Sendai and Miyagi, the castle town of the Date clan. It imbues the sake with the elegance and power of the "City of Trees" (Mori no Miyako), Sendai, built by Date Masamune.

Taiwagura is a brand bearing the brewery's name, expressing sake brewing that utilizes the rich natural environment of Taiwa-cho. It features a pure sake quality brewed at the foot of Nanatsumori and community-rooted brewing using local rice and water.

Hideizumi is one of the brands brewed by Taiwagura Shuzo. As the name "Hideizumi" (Excellent Spring) suggests, it expresses sake brewing that takes advantage of high-quality water.

Tono no Harukaze is a brand that expresses elegant and refreshing sake, like the spring breeze felt by the Lord of the Date clan.

Hana no Fumi is a new series brand from Nakayu Shuzo Store. Using unfiltered sake and "Omachi" sake rice, it features a soft citrus aroma and sharp acidity. As time passes, a plump sweetness can be felt, and you can enjoy the change in taste. It is a challenging brand where the younger generation is pursuing new possibilities of sake, aiming for a modern taste while being based on traditional techniques.

Tensho is one of the brands brewed by Nakayu Shuzo Store. It was once the flagship brand of Tensho Shuzo located in Sendai, but now Nakayu Shuzo Store has inherited its tradition and taste.