Sake Brands
in Niigata

Ichishima is a brand bearing the name of the founding family, symbolizing the origin and pride of the brewery. The long history of the Ichishima family, which flourished as wealthy farmers in Shibata, and the tradition of sake brewing cultivated for over 230 years are concentrated in every drop. While the 'Aumont' brand is in charge of innovation and glamor, 'Ichishima' plays the role of conveying deeper and more profound traditional beauty. Its taste, which brings out the umami of rice to the maximum, is the identity of the brewery itself. While making one feel the weight of history, its sophisticated balance that harmonizes with modern dining tables is deeply trusted by many enthusiasts.

Oshirooyama is a local sake named after Mt. Gagyu (Murakami Castle ruins), which is a symbol of Murakami. It is a standard taste that colors daily tables and has been friendly to local Murakami residents for many years. It is brewed with locally produced rice carefully polished and the refined skills of Miyao Shuzo. Rather than gorgeousness, it emphasizes stability and a taste one never tires of, and its clean mouthfeel and moderate umami are attractive. Whether cold or hot, its deliciousness stands out, and it boasts outstanding compatibility with local hometown dishes and simply seasoned home cooking. It is a brand that provides a sense of relief and security as if recalling the scenery of Murakami.

Koshi no Hakusetsu is a flagship brand that Yahiko Shuzo is proud of. It's a sake that expresses the winter tranquility of snow country and the clean blessings of water waiting for spring in the sacred land of Yahiko. While maximizing the umami of rice from Niigata Prefecture, the aftertaste is clear as far as possible, achieving a sharp finish as fleeting and beautiful as snow. The calm and elegant aroma gently complements dishes, and one can enjoy different expressions depending on the temperature range from cold to lukewarm. The delicate and dignified taste, as the name suggests, has the integrity and beauty like white snow piled up on Echigo's mountains and is a masterpiece loved not only by local Yahiko but also by many enthusiasts.

Yahiko Aikoku is a brand packed with regional passion, brewed using 100% of the phantom sake rice 'Aikoku' revived in Yahiko. Local farmers and the brewery worked together to revive the historical variety discovered in Yahiko during the Meiji era to the present day. It is characterized by strong umami full of wildness unique to 'Aikoku,' solid body, and deep acidity. While letting one feel the strength nurtured by Yahiko's soil and climate, it also has a refined style by adding Yahiko Shuzo's delicate skills. Beyond being just sake, it is a one-of-a-kind sake that can only be brewed in Yahiko, connecting regional history and pride to the next generation.

Nifudazake is an innovative brand that Kamonishiki Shuzo has presented new value to the sake industry. Like the very novel design as if a tag were hung on a sake bottle, its taste is modern and extremely refined. It is characterized by a transparent drinkability where fruit-like fresh acidity and pure sweetness of rice harmonize while keeping the alcohol content low. It vividly rewrites the image of conventional sake such as 'heavy' or 'old-fashioned' and pursues stylish deliciousness that makes one want to enjoy it with a wine glass. The attitude of pursuing the 'best' at each time by fine-tuning recipes and methods for each lot has attracted many high-sensitivity fans. Based on traditional techniques but accompanying modern lifestyles, it embodies 'famous sake of the present age.'

Kinuotome is a brand packed with attachment to the local area, named after the famous taro 'Kinuotome' of Gosen City. Remaining the image of fine and white taro, it pursues a very smooth and clear taste. Using cool underflow water from Mt. Sugana and strictly selected local rice. While letting one feel the umami of rice unique to Junmai-shu, it is characterized by a silk-like throat and a beautiful sharp finish that disappears quickly. This sake, which polished the blessings of the rich land of local Gosen with the traditional techniques of Kinshihai Shuzo, has outstanding compatibility with local dishes. It is one of the local sakes symbolizing Gosen City, with the brewer's feelings who deeply love local culture and food put into every drop.

Muramatsu is a brand full of local love, named after the former Muramatsu Town where the brewery is located. It expresses the history and tranquil climate of Muramatsu, which flourished as a castle town since ancient times, in a cup of sake. The taste, which has been loved locally for a long time, harmonizes the rich flavor of rice where the skills of Echigo brewers shine, while being light and dry. It has the tolerance to gently wrap around the taste of dishes, and its stable deliciousness gives a sense of security to daily tables whether cold or hot. As an indispensable presence for regional gatherings and family gatherings, it has been inherited and drunk across generations in the land of Muramatsu, a sake symbolizing the 'flavor of home' itself.

Koshi no Karoku is a brand that Kondo Shuzo is proud of, pursuing perfection as a sake to accompany meals. Fusing the blessings of the rich land of local Gosen with the elaborate techniques of brewers, it brews light and dry art pieces that enhance the taste of dishes to the ultimate. Its greatest feature is the smooth throat feel created by the cool natural water of Mt. Sugana and the vivid sharp finish in the aftertaste. The brave retreat that disappears quickly immediately after letting one feel the calm umami of rice is truly a style as a 'famous supporting actor.' The taste, which expands deliciousness as if staying close without breaking the delicate taste of materials, demonstrates its true value on Japanese cuisine as well as modern Japanese-Western food tables. It is a cup with drifting dignity, ideal for nights when adults who know the real thing talk.