Brands

"Otokohana" is the flagship brand of Yokokawa Shuzo. Contrary to its powerful name, delicacy born from careful brewing and a flavor with a solid core coexist. The harmony woven by the clear water of Sara no Mine and high-quality rice features sharpness that you never get tired of drinking. It is a local sake that has been loved for a long time by the people of local Toon City, being excellent compatibility with local cuisine as well as daily evening drinks.

"Kofuji" is the signboard brand of Shimada Shuzo, named after the beautiful mountain "Kofuji" near the brewery. Since its founding, it has been synonymous with local sake that has stayed close to and been loved by local people. It features a gentle and plump flavor that makes you feel the warmth of handmade. It pursues a flavor that you never get tired of drinking, healing daily fatigue and enriching meal times.

"Omogo" is the flagship brand of Omogo Shuzo, expressing the beauty of the scenic spot "Omogo Gorge (Omogo Kei)" located in the Ishizuchi mountain range, the highest peak in western Japan. Polished by the cool climate of the plateau and clear water, its flavor features transparency yet profound richness. You can enjoy a delicate and elegant flavor as if reflecting the expressions of nature in each season. It is a proud local sake born from the climate of local Kumakogen-cho.

"Yukimusume" is the flagship brand of Yukimusume Shuzo, brewed with the clear air of the plateau and thaw water. The name was named after the image of a pure and innocent daughter transmitted in this snowy land. A fleeting yet beautiful mouthfeel that seems to disappear in the mouth like light snow harmonizes with the gentle umami of rice. It is an emotionally rich local sake that makes you feel inner strength and warmth, like overcoming a harsh winter and waiting for spring.

"Kachizuru" is the flagship brand of Kachizuru Shuzo, crowned with an auspicious name combining "win (Katsu)" and "crane (Tsuru)." As the name suggests, it has been deeply loved by local people as sake drunk at celebrations and before contests. The flavor brewed with water and rice nurtured by Tobe's rich nature harmonizes refreshing throat feel and the original plump umami of rice. It is also optimal as sake drunk during meals that brings out the taste of dishes, and its deliciousness that you never get tired of drinking is attractive.

"Hatsuyukihai" is the flagship brand of Kyowa Shuzo, crowned with an elegant name reflecting the scene of the first snow dancing on a sake cup on a winter morning looking at the Ishizuchi mountain range in the distance. Since its founding, it has walked along with the history of the brewery. Brewed with traditional methods sparing no time and effort, such as old-fashioned Funa-shibori (pressing in a tank), the sake has no off-flavors and condenses the original umami and aroma of rice. It features an elegant flavor that is pure like the first snow and quietly fills the drinker's heart.

"Yaegiku" is a community-based local sake brewed by Sasaki Shuzo. It was named aiming for a modest yet deep flavor, like the petals of a chrysanthemum overlapping in layers. Familiar as indispensable sake for local dining tables, you can firmly feel the umami of rice within a refreshing flavor that you never get tired of drinking. The unadorned simple flavor gently brings out the deliciousness of home cooking.

"Bushigokoro" is the only brand of Takechi Sakemise, named aiming for a flavor that makes you feel cleanliness like a former samurai and inner strength. The sake brewed carefully in a small brewery features solid umami of rice and a sharp aftertaste. Although not flashy, its honest and powerful flavor that permeates the heart the more you drink it is attractive. It is a hard-core local sake that makes you feel the local history and pride.

"Uchikoza" is a brand named after the Kabuki theater "Uchikoza," a symbol of Uchiko-cho built in 1916. It contains the brewery's desire to transmit the cultural heritage of the region to future generations. Its flavor brewed carefully with traditional methods harmonizes depth that makes you feel the weight of history and gorgeous aroma. It is an exceptional bottle that you want to taste slowly while feeling the atmosphere of Uchiko.

"Ittoryodan" is a dry brand pursuing sharp sharpness and cleanliness, as the name suggests. It is a bottle where Sakaroku Shuzo's technical ability shines, featuring a clear flavor with no off-flavors. When put in the mouth, vivid sharpness like a sharpened Japanese sword runs through, and the aftertaste is surprisingly refreshing. It washes away the fat of the meal, so it is excellent compatibility with rich dishes, making it an irresistible bottle for dry sake lovers.

"Shichiseiken" is a brand with a name derived from an ancient treasured sword, emitting a mysterious brilliance. Like a sword said to house the power of the Big Dipper, it aimed for a flavor that strictly resonates in the drinker's heart. Created by highly polishing carefully selected sake rice and fermenting it slowly at low temperatures, it features a fruity aroma and a silky smooth texture. The noble and sophisticated flavor is a gem suitable for a toast on a special night.

"Kakushiken" is a unique brand with themes of hidden strength and unexpectedness. Hidden within a seemingly calm expression are sharp sharpness and deep flavor that startle the drinker. A calm aroma and smooth umami created by slow aging at low temperatures. The powerful lingering finish that appears from the depths is a bottle where you can enjoy a dramatic development worthy of the name "Hidden Sword (Kakushiken)."

"Suimoken" is a brand pursuing ultimate sharpness, derived from a famous sword with sharpness sharp enough to cut even blown hair. Among Sakaroku Shuzo's lineup, it boasts a particularly sharpened flavor. The transparent sake quality with off-flavors stripped away to the limit is just like a famous sword. The impact the moment you put it in your mouth and the clean withdrawal that leaves nothing behind never cease to fascinate connoisseur drinkers.

"mar Kyohina" is an innovative series that breaths new wind into the traditional Kyohina brand. "mar" is a word reminiscent of the sea and voyages, meaning a challenge to a new world. The balance of acidity and sweetness like white wine is exquisite, proposing a new flavor beyond the framework of sake. It is a stylish bottle that can be enjoyed in pairing with Western food or as an aperitif.

"Gunjo" is a brand with a sophisticated flavor named after the image of the blue and clear sea color of the Seto Inland Sea. Based on traditional techniques, it aimed for a new sake incorporating modern sensibilities. It features a refreshing aroma and a clear and refreshing drinking mouth. It stays close to the food culture of Setouchi centering on seafood and is optimal as sake drunk during meals that brings out the taste of ingredients. It is a bottle filled with the passion of the young brewery owner that makes you feel the future.

"Takarakosoanata" (literally "Copper Mine is You," read as "Treasure is You") is a special brand named with respect and gratitude to the Besshi Copper Mine, which became the cornerstone of Niihama City's development. By reading Copper Mine (Dozan) as "Takara" (Treasure), it expresses the value of the region's historical heritage. Using 100% "Shizukuhime," suitable rice for sake brewing produced in Ehime Prefecture, it realizes plump umami of rice and soft mouthfeel. It is a bottle with depth that you want to taste slowly while feeling historical romance.

"Yukimitsu" is the flagship brand of Kuramotoya Honten, named after the famous sword "Yukimitsu." It has a sharp sharpness like a sword and a powerful flavor with a core, and has been loved by locals for many years. Sake brewed with underflow water from the Ishizuchi mountain range has plump umami of rice breathing within pure transparency. It has a depth that can be enjoyed both cold and warm, and is a local sake blended into life that is indispensable for daily evening drinks.

Inspired by the local legend of the peerless beauty Ono no Komachi, this brand charms with its elegant brilliance. Using pure Akita water and selected rice, it achieves a graceful, refined mouthfeel worthy of its namesake beauty. A supple aroma and high-quality, smooth flavor evoke the history and romance of Yuzawa, making it an excellent choice for gifts.

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"Endo" (Himebito A/END) is a challenging brand proposing a new form of sake not bound by common sense. Meaning "End is Start," it contains the will to break preconceived notions and create new value. Gorgeous and fruity aroma and light flavor with acidity, assumed to be enjoyed in a wine glass. The stylish bottle design that appeals to people unfamiliar with sake is also attractive.

"mar Chiyo no Kame" is a series born to open up new markets beyond the framework of traditional sake brewing. "mar" means sea or circle, imaging the spread to the world. Incorporating unique manufacturing methods such as using white koji, it realizes a balance of refreshing acidity and sweetness reminiscent of citrus fruits. It is a new sensation sake conscious of pairing with Western food such as Italian and French.

"Umebijin" is the flagship brand of Umebijin Shuzo, loved since its founding. The name implies the desire to be a sake familiar to everyone, like the fragrant and beautiful plum blossoms. It has a soft mouthfeel and mellow umami spreads, a flavor you never get tired of drinking. It has a depth that gently wraps around the taste of dishes and is indispensable for local dining tables. You can enjoy different expressions in each temperature range from cold to warm.

"Takao" is a hidden masterpiece of Umebijin Shuzo, created with the image of strength and elegance like a hawk dancing in the sky. As the character "Osu" (Male) suggests, it features a sturdy and solid flavor. Deep richness due to aging and a sharp aftertaste maintain an exquisite balance. It goes well with richly seasoned dishes and fatty fish dishes, and is a bottle that impresses gourmets. By warming it, the plump umami increases further.

"Kirimancho" is a daily sake loved locally, containing the wish for perpetual youth and longevity. The brand name combines the crest of "Kiri" (Paulownia) and the auspicious characters "Man" (Ten thousand) and "Cho" (Long). It features a gentle aroma and soft umami with a good mouthfeel, and its flavor that you never get tired of drinking is attractive. It naturally blends into daily dining tables, such as fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and home cooking using local vegetables. It is a bottle with unpretentious deliciousness that can be enjoyed both cold and warm.