Yuto Masamune

"Yuto Masamune" (Great Eastern Masamune) is the flagship brand that symbolizes the history and prowess of Sugita Shuzo. Originally named "Yuto Masamune" (meaning "Excellent Masamune"), it was renamed to the current characters representing the "Hero of the East" after winning eight consecutive excellence awards at competitions. As its name suggests, it continues to preserve a heroic and orthodox flavor that represents Eastern Japan.
Aiming for "sake that is truly like sake," the brewery uses pure groundwater from the Nikko mountain range and strictly selected rice. All products are manufactured using the traditional "Sase-shiki Fune-shibori" method, pursuing a dense, rich, and umami-filled quality unique to small-scale breweries.
The core lineup, such as the "Junmai Ginjo Omachi," achieves an exquisite balance of the plump umami characteristic of Omachi rice and a light yet deep mouthfeel brought by traditional techniques. It is an authentic local sake where the pride of a long-established brewery and unwavering technology live on, allowing drinkers to appreciate its value with every sip.