Brands
Yoikomachi
酔小町"Yoikomachi" (Drunken Beauty) is the representative brand of Nishida Shuzo, bearing a refined and elegant name reminiscent of a beautiful woman tipsy on sake. Within the historical post town culture of Koka and Minakuchi, it has been loved for many years as a cup to heal the fatigue of travel and enjoy peacefully. As the name suggests, it is characterized by an elegant and refined mouthfeel and a taste where the soft umami of rice harmonizes. It is an emotional local sake that colors daily life gorgeously, with the nature and history of Koka alive.
Sakuragochi
桜東風"Sakuragochi" (Cherry Blossom Easterly Breeze) is a seasonal brand of Mifuku Shuzo with the theme of "Kochi," the east wind that heralds spring. Like the comfortable breeze blowing under full-bloomed cherry blossoms, it is characterized by a quality that is gorgeous yet gently enveloping. Nesting close to the hearts of people celebrating the arrival of spring, it expresses the joy of the season in a cup of sake. A refined bottle where a clear mouthfeel and elegant aroma gorgeously color spring feast seats.
Masanobu
正信"Masanobu" is one of the lineups of Mifuku Shuzo, named after unwavering belief and sincere attitude. Focusing on history and tradition, it has the philosophy of pursuing reliable quality through careful brewing. By putting the brewer's soul and sincerity into each bottle, it aims for an authentic taste that is loved for a long time. A cup that makes you feel trust and pride, where strong conviction and deep umami harmonize.
Shinobi
しのび"Shinobi" is a brand that projects the spirit of "Shinobi" (ninja) into sake brewing, against the background of the history and culture of Minakuchi, the home of Koka ninjas. It overlaps the spirituality of ninjas, who brew high-quality sake quietly but surely, with the sincere attitude of the brewery. Characterized by unique branding that emphasizes regionality and appeals to domestic and foreign tourists and ninja fans. An intellectual cup where sharp sharpness and deep umami coexist, making you feel the mysterious climate of Koka.
Minakuchijo
水口城"Minakuchijo" is a brand bearing the name of a historical symbol built as a lodging for the Shogunate family and later became the domain office of the Minakuchi Domain. It expresses the pride and historical weight of Minakuchi, which flourished as a castle town in the Edo period, in the form of sake. Brewed aiming for a dignified character and grand taste suitable for its prestigious name. Symbolizing regional identity, it is a traditional bottle loved by history fans and local people.
Fuyu Hanabi
冬花火Fuyuhanabi is a brand from Kobayashi Shuzo that combines elegance with strength. Like winter fireworks illuminating the night sky in harsh cold, it features a fragrant taste that bursts within a dignified sake quality. Through craftsmen's careful handmade process, it elegantly expresses the potential of Hokkaido rice, making it a sake suitable for celebrations and gifts.
Jurei
樹齢Jurei is an aged sake series developed by Ishikawa Shuzo Store, featuring 3-year and 5-year aged Junmai Ginjo. Through long-term aging, the umami of the rice is concentrated, characterized by a mellow and deep flavor. You can enjoy the unique aroma created by aging and the complex flavor cultivated over time.
Shinobi
しのびKibumusume
貴生娘Ootsueshiri Zu
大津絵シリーズMagouta
馬子唄Hinodematsu
日乃出松Tamura
たむらSaiounosato
斎王の里Tsuchiyama
つちやまHatsusakura
初桜Kitakamigawa
北上川Kitakamigawa is the representative brand of Ishikawa Shuzo Store, named after the Kitakami River that flows through Ishinomaki. Developing a wide lineup including Daiginjo, Ginzukuri Junmai, Junmai, and Honjozo, they aim to brew sake that accompanies the food culture of Ishinomaki with each sake quality. Although it became commissioned brewing after the earthquake, it inherits the tradition and pride as a local sake of Ishinomaki.