Brands

"Asanagi" is a brand that was once brewed by Asanagi Shuzo in Kurume City. It was loved as a local sake reflecting the climate of the Chikugo region, but it is currently not produced due to the closure of the brewery.

Uiui (Uiui) is one of the brands brewed by Wakatakeya Shuzojo, and is a sake with fresh charm that expresses the "innocence" and "youthfulness" of the brand name. While being the oldest brewery in the Chikugo region with a tradition of 326 years, Wakatakeya's attitude of always valuing fresh sensitivity is included in the brand name. Using groundwater from the 100 Best Waters of Japan gushing from the Minou Mountain Range in Tanushimaru-machi as brewing water, the underflow water pumped from a depth of 80m that has been filtered over 80 years from the well that has been used for over 300 years since its founding is the source of Uiui's pure and transparent taste. The soft and smooth mouthfeel utilizing the characteristics of this water is a major feature of Uiui. Product development that brings freshness to the fore, such as the slightly cloudy type, is being carried out, and the slightly carbonated crackling texture and the faint sweetness where the umami of rice has melted harmonize, resulting in a taste with a youthful impression. By drinking it cold, the refreshing aroma and fresh mouthfeel stand out even more, making it a friendly sake quality that can be enjoyed regardless of the season. Uiui, where the rich natural environment of the middle basin of the Chikugo River, the traditional sake brewing techniques inherited from the Genroku period, and the blessings of the water of the 100 Best Waters of Japan are fused, is familiar to a wide range of generations as a brand embodying the fresh taste that should be passed on to the next generation under the family motto "Wakatakeya is something entrusted from descendants".

Wakanokotobuki is a brand with a strong character as a "celebration sake" among the brands of Wakatakeya Shuzojo, and is suitable for sunny days. The brand name combines "Waka" from "Wakatakeya" and "Kotobuki" meaning longevity and prosperity, and contains tbe warm feelings of the brewery wishing for the health and happiness of the drinker. For brewing water, underflow water from the Minou Mountain Range that supports Wakatakeya's sake brewing is used. This water selected as one of the 100 Best Waters of Japan contains appropriate minerals, helps the function of koji and yeast, and produces the plump and deep taste characteristic of Wakanokotobuki. The taste of Wakanokotobuki is a mellow type that firmly brings out the umami inherent in rice. It has a solid richness and depth, but the aftertaste is refreshing and you won't get tired of drinking it. It is recommended to drink it especially as hot sake because the aroma spreads and the sweetness of the rice stands out even more by warming it. It is popular not only for celebratory seats and gifts, but also as a sake that enriches the heart with a daily evening drink. Wakanokotobuki, which has colored the sunny days of local people and has been close to their lives since ancient times, is a brand that will continue to be loved by many people along with a label design that makes you feel tradition and formality.

Hakata Nerizake is a brand called "Nerizake", which is a phantom sake said to have been made around Hakata from the Muromachi period to the Sengoku period, revived in the present day by Wakatakeya Shuzojo based on ancient documents. The biggest feature lies in the unique manufacturing method where glutinous rice is ground with a mortar into a paste and filtered with silk cloth, unlike general sake. This manufacturing method produces a thick and smooth texture like yogurt and a sweet and sour taste derived from lactic acid bacteria. The alcohol content is low at around 3%, and you can easily enjoy it as a dessert sake or aperitif. The bottle design of "Hakata Kenjo Pattern" named after Hakata-ori is also beautiful, and it is a gem that makes you feel the history and culture of Hakata. It is said that the Sengoku warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi loved to drink it, and its name appears in the tea ceremony records of Kamiya Sotan, a wealthy merchant in Hakata, making it a historically very valuable sake. Also called "Nerinuki", descriptions about its manufacturing method and taste remain in the literature of that time. In modern times, due to its unique taste and historical background, it is popular as a souvenir representing Fukuoka and Hakata, and is appreciated as a toast sake for special days and as a gift for loved ones. It is recommended to drink it chilled, and it is delicious even as it is or arranged by adding fruit sauce etc.

"Wakatakeya Denbee Fukuiku Genroku no Sake" is a highly historically valuable revival sake that bears the name of the founder, the first Wakatakeya Denbee, and reproduces the high-concentration brewing method of the Genroku period. It is a work that revives the sake brewing technology of the Genroku period in the modern age, completed by the previous brewery owner who utilized his specialized knowledge with a doctorate in fermentation engineering and carefully studied ancient documents. The Genroku period (1688-1704) was during the reign of Tokugawa Tsunayoshi and is known as a time when culture flourished. In order to reproduce the sake brewing technology of this era, the rice polishing method, koji making method, and mashing method were faithfully reproduced based on ancient documents, pursuing the taste of that time. As a result, surprisingly, a sake with a rich and complex taste similar to sherry wine was born. It has a golden hue, a rich and mellow aroma rises, and when put in the mouth, a dense umami and body spreads. The umami components of rice drawn out by high-concentration brewing are condensed, and it features a deep taste like long-term aging. The alcohol content is also high, making it suitable for a style of tasting a small amount slowly, and it is recommended to enjoy it as a digestif or nightcap. Sold in 180ml and 720ml bottles, there are also products in gift boxes, making it popular as a gift. As a valuable existence that conveys the sake brewing technology of the Genroku period to the present day, it is highly evaluated by enthusiasts interested in the history of sake. "Wakatakeya Denbee Fukuiku Genroku no Sake" is the result of a historical project in which the oldest brewery in the Chikugo region with a history of 326 years revived the taste of the founding period in the modern age. Under the family motto "Wakatakeya is not a business inherited from ancestors, but something entrusted by descendants," it is a brand with high cultural value that contains a sense of mission to pass on the sake brewing culture inherited from the past to the future.

"Yu" is the representative brand of Isonosawa, named with the thoughts of "excellent" and "gentle." It features a gentle mouthfeel and a sake quality that is easy for anyone to drink, making use of Ukiha's famous water. Combining plump umami and good sharpness, it is a food sake full of kindness that gently accompanies the daily dining table.

"Nakasu" is a brand of Isonosawa bearing the name of Hakata Nakasu, the largest entertainment district in Kyushu. It features a crisp and light taste designed to match the food culture of the gorgeous nightlife city. It goes perfectly with dishes with rich tastes of Hakata such as Motsunabe, Mizutaki, and fresh seafood, and plays a supporting role in enhancing the deliciousness of meals.

"Okitama" is the representative brand of Takano Shuzojo, filled with the wish to receive the region (oki) and become sake like a treasure (tama). It is characterized by a simple yet powerful taste nurtured in the rich nature of Koge Town. It has been loved locally for a long time as a warm local sake that heals daily fatigue and gives vitality for tomorrow.

Fuyo was a brand produced by Tanaka Shuzo. The brand name "Fuyo" is also produced by Yamato Shuzo and was used by multiple breweries.

"Mado no Tsuki" is a historic brand that has been passed down continuously from Mado no Tsuki Shuzo before the merger. While respecting tradition, it pursues a flavor suited to modern tastes. With a gentle aroma and a clean mouthfeel, it is a comforting cup familiar as a daily evening drink.

"Fuyo" is a venerable brand name that was once used by multiple sake breweries. At Yamato Shuzo, it is brewed aiming for a beautiful and delicate flavor worthy of its name. It features an elegant aroma and a smooth mouthfeel, finished into a refined sake quality that gives comfort to the drinker.

"Nagomi" is a brand that expresses a gentle and harmonious flavor, just as its name suggests. Emphasizing balance with meals, it exists like a great supporting actor that enhances the taste of cuisine without being too assertive. Its warm sake quality that gently wraps around moments of gathering with family and friends is appealing.

"Mikuniyama" is a brand created with the image of the majestic mountain range in the region where the brewery is located. A refreshing scent that makes you feel the nature of the mountains and the umami that feels the blessings of the solid earth coexist. It is a large-scale bottle that you want to taste while thinking about the majestic nature.

"Haru no Umi" is a brand that expresses the calm and idyllic scene of the spring sea. It features a soft and warm flavor, like the spring that visits after overcoming the severity of winter. The gentle sweetness and aroma that spread when put in the mouth are ideal for celebrations and spring outings.

"Balloon Pack" is a product with a unique and friendly package form, as its name suggests. Developed as a daily sake that can be enjoyed casually, convenience of carrying and storage is also considered. The flavor that can be drunk without affectation is useful in various scenes such as outdoors and casual gatherings.

Named after Japan's first friction-based static electricity generator "Elekiter," restored by Hiraga Gennai in 1776, this unique brand is full of historical playfulness. It celebrates the fateful encounter at the Goi mansion between Gennai and Odano Naotake, which changed the course of Japanese science and art history. Symbolizing the intellectual curiosity of the Edo period and the progressive spirit of Kakunodate, this sake sparks inspiration in modern fans seeking surprise and stimulation.

"Gyoen" is the flagship brand of Yoshitake Shuzojo. The name implies "sake that colors the banquet," and it is familiar as a bottle that adds grace to celebrations and fun gatherings. The flavor, carefully brewed with traditional methods, is easy to pair with any dish, and its approachability that does not choose the drinker is appealing.

"Wasurenagusa" is another brand produced by Kiyama Shoten. Like the flower language of forget-me-not (Wasurenagusa) "forget me not" and "true love," it is brewed aiming for a flavor that remains in the heart. It is an emotional sake that makes you feel a solid strength at the core within a delicate and gentle mouthfeel.

"Toranoko" is a local sake nurtured in Ureshino, a town of tea and hot springs. Brewed in an environment blessed with regional resources of Ureshino Onsen and Ureshino Tea, it has been familiar as a souvenir of the hot spring town for many years. It features a plump flavor that makes use of the umami of rice, and a deep sake quality that can be enjoyed both warm and cold. It goes well with local ingredients, especially hot spring boiled tofu and seafood, and is a brand that nestles close to Ureshino's food culture.

"Takasago" is the flagship brand of Koyanagi Shuzo, inheriting the traditions of Ogi. While cherishing and protecting the flavor that has been loved by the locals throughout its long history, it also challenges new sake brewing adapted to the changes of the times. Characterized by a plump aroma and deep flavor, it is a broad-minded sake that accompanies both special occasions and daily evening drinks.

"Ichijitsu Senshu" is a brand infused with feelings of impatience and earnest wishes. It aims for a delicate and profound flavor that nestles close to the heart waiting for a reunion with a loved one or a special time. It is a bottle with a long finish that makes you want to taste it slowly over time.

"Hotaruyoi" is a brand named after the Genji fireflies that dance around the "Kiyomizu Waterfall" of the Gion River flowing near the brewery. Like fireflies emitting fantastic light on early summer nights, it features a gentle and emotional flavor. When drunk chilled, its refreshing sensation and delicate flavor stand out even more.

"Iwanokura" is a brand expressing the climate of the Iwakura district where Tenzan Shuzo is located. It imagines the robustness of a stone warehouse and the maturity of the sake nurtured there. A calm aroma and a deep flavor that slowly permeates bring a time of peace to the drinker.

"Koueigiku" is a new era sake brewed by a revived brewery in Ogi. With a product lineup centered on Muroka Nama Genshu (unfiltered, unpasteurized, undiluted sake), it features a dense fresh feeling, fruity acidity, and a clean sharpness. It pursues a modern and sophisticated flavor that draws a line from the conventional image of Saga sake. Emphasizing compatibility with cuisine as a sake to be drunk during meals, it aims for a sake quality that nestles close to various dining scenes.