Sake Brands
in Shimane

"Ine no Tsuyu" is a sake that condenses the umami of rice like dew. As the name suggests, it features the original plump aroma of rice and a pure mouthfeel like morning dew. The gently permeating mouthfeel is perfect for an evening drink to heal the fatigue of the day.

"Natsusakari" is a brand designed to be enjoyed refreshingly even in hot summer. It features a crisp dry taste and refreshing acidity. It is recommended to drink it as chilled sake or on the rocks. It is a bottle full of exhilaration perfect for summer stamina dishes and scenes seeking a smooth throat feel.

"So" is a sake to enjoy the harmony of rice, water, and yeast, just like playing music. Fruity aroma and light sweetness spread throughout the mouth. We propose a new world of sake that can be enjoyed in a modern style, such as enjoying the aroma in a wine glass or pairing it with Western food.

"Tsuwanosakari" is a community-based brand named with the wish for the prosperity of local Tsuwano. With an old-fashioned solid taste, it is indispensable for local festivals and gatherings. It is a sake that feels somewhat nostalgic, simple yet powerful, like the climate of Tsuwano itself.

"Kitsune" is a unique brand named after the "fox," which is the messenger of "Taikodani Inari Shrine," a famous place in Tsuwano. Using the character "㐂 (joy/Ki)," it contains the wish that joy will visit the drinker. It has a taste that makes you feel playful even in its refreshness, and it is very pleased as a souvenir or gift.

"Takasago" is the representative brand of Zaima Sakaba, derived from the auspicious Noh play "Takasago" symbolizing longevity and harmonious marriage. The gentle and calm taste softens the hearts of drinkers and adds glamour to celebratory occasions. Brewed with traditional methods, this sake goes well with dishes, and its depth that can be enjoyed both cold and hot is attractive. It is a dignified bottle that makes you feel the history and tradition of Tsuwano.

"Ogai" is a special sake named in honor of Ogai Mori, a great literary figure born in Tsuwano. We aimed for a deep, principled taste, much like Ogai's novels. It has a clean, crisp, and dry (tanrei karakuchi) quality that reveals its true value when enjoyed with food. It is a bottle to be savored slowly while reflecting on the history and culture of Tsuwano.

"Horoyoi" is a traditional brand of Aoto Shuzo that has been loved locally in Yasugi for a long time. It features a gentle and mild taste that nestles up to daily evening drinks. As a famous supporting role that does not get tired of drinking and brings out the taste of food, it is an indispensable existence for the local dining table.

"Gegege no Fuufushu" is sake born from the connection that the birthplace of Nunoe Mura, the wife of Shigeru Mizuki, the author of the manga "Gegege no Kitaro," is in Yasugi City. It is a set of Junmai Ginjo sake and Junmai sake, and characters such as Kitaro are drawn on the label. It is popular as a souvenir or gift, and you can enjoy not only the topicality but also the authentic taste.

"Nishiki" is a brand with a new concept born when Miyakonishiki Shuzo restarted as a completely Junmai brewery. Similar to how trees take root in the earth and add growth rings, it contains the wish to be sake that is loved for a long time. Using discerning sake rice from Shimane Prefecture, they pursue a clear and modern taste. It is a sophisticated Junmai sake where you can also enjoy pairing with food.

"Kairyu" is the flagship brand of Sekishu Shuzo. It contains the wish to be a sake that is powerful like a dragon and becomes a pioneer. It is a dry sake characterized by a firm body and a crisp aftertaste. The sturdy taste that does not collapse even when cold or hot goes well with local dishes with strong flavors.