Sake Brands
in Shimane

"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.

"Rihachi" is the flagship brand of Tanabe Takeshita Shuzo, named after the head of the Takeshita family, "Rihachi Takeshita." It made a striking debut, with its first brew, "Test Brewing" (Shikenjozo), winning the highest gold prize in a competition. It features a refreshing muscat-like aroma and a fresh mouthfeel with a slight fizz. It is a sophisticated taste with no miscellaneous flavors, conveying the umami of rice straight. It is a remarkable masterpiece leading the sake scene of the new era.

"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.