Brands
Fukuhana
冨久花"Fukuhana" was named with the wish to be like a flower that invites good fortune. Characterized by a gorgeous aroma and bright flavor, it is an auspicious sake that adds color to celebratory occasions and banquets on special days.
Kakunodate Shiraume
かくのだて白梅This brand tells the history of the Goi family, overlaying the refined aesthetics of Kakunodate’s samurai residences onto the image of quietly blooming white plum blossoms. Inheriting the traditions of the era when it was brewed in-house, its dignified flavor is now preserved through contract brewing with trusted breweries. The gentle rice umami and crisp freshness deliver a sense of peace and historical weight, much like the scent of plum blossoms in Kakunodate after the snow melts.
Kunon
君恩"Kunon" is a brand that expresses the benefits received from people and feelings of gratitude. It pursues a gentle and sincere flavor that permeates the drinker's heart. It is a bottle suitable for gifts to convey daily gratitude or for chatting with benefactors.
Maricho
万里長"Maricho" was named as a brand representing the local sake of Imari. It is a traditional dry type that maintains an old-fashioned sake quality suitable for warming. The sharp flavor and rice umami harmonize, creating a flavor that you never get tired of, which has been loved by locals for many years.
Saki
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"Saki" is a limited distribution brand launched by the 4th generation owner, Kumiko Maeda, with the thought of "facing forward (Saki) and building a new era." Using 100% rice grown in Saga Prefecture, especially contract-cultivated Yamada Nishiki and Saganohana, it features a flavor that maximizes the original umami of the rice. A gorgeous aroma and transparent umami harmonize, making it a bottle that adds grace to modern dining tables.
Yumitori
弓取"Yumitori" was a brand that was once manufactured by Tanaka Shuzo.
Hinoshitamuso
日下無双"Hinoshitamuso" is one of the traditional brands of Amabuki Shuzo. It implies sake that is unparalleled under the sun, and is a confident creation packed with the skills and pride of the brewers.
Chinzeihachiro
鎮西八郎"Chinzeihachiro" is a brand named after Minamoto no Tametomo (Chinzei Hachiro Tametomo), a warlord of the late Heian period. It features a sturdy and solid flavor reminiscent of Tametomo's strength and bravery.
Kizunadenshin
絆伝心"Kizunadenshin" is a brand born from the desire to cherish the bonds between people. It aims for a warm flavor that allows hearts to connect through gifts or drinking together.
Tatsumaki
竜巻Tatsumaki is a proprietary brand of Akita Seishu, characterized by its powerful, tornado-like dynamism and sharp finish. As the company supporting the distribution of "Dewa Tsuru" and "Kariho," they combine the excellence of each brewery's techniques and materials into a perfectly balanced flavor. Its refreshing mouthfeel and solid core umami pair well with any cuisine, captivating gourmets with its unique character that directly channels the power of Akita's land and water.
Furochoju
不老長寿"Furochoju" is an auspicious brand named with the wish for "eternal youth and longevity". It is popular as a celebratory sake suitable for occasions celebrating health and longevity, such as celebrations and gifts for Respect for the Aged Day.
Kaze no Neiro
風の音色"Kaze no Neiro" was named with the image of sake that plays a refreshing and gentle tone like the wind. Characterized by a light mouthfeel and a pleasant finish, it is a brand to be enjoyed during relaxed times.
Nogomi JOKER
JOKER"Nogomi JOKER" is a series that pursues a new flavor that is not bound by the framework of conventional sake.
Léger
Léger"Léger" means "light" in French, and as the name suggests, it is a new sake that achieves a light drinking mouthfeel with low alcohol content. Easy for sake beginners and women to drink, it pursues a lightness that can be enjoyed casually with meals.
Kakumagawa
角間川Hanasuiren
華酔蓮"Hanasuiren" is a brand named with the image of a gorgeous lotus flower blooming on the water surface. As the name suggests, it aims for an elegant and gorgeous aroma and a clear taste.
Fukutokukaiun
福徳開運"Fukutokukaiun" is, as the name suggests, an auspicious brand wishing for good fortune and better luck. It is popular as a sake that invites happiness, making it pleasing as a celebratory sake or gift.
Kinpa
金波"Kinpa" is one of the traditional brands that Mitsutake Shuzojo has cherished since its founding. Characterized by a gentle aroma and a calm flavor, it continues to be loved locally as a staple sake that accompanies daily evening drinks.
Fukuchiyo
富久千代"Fukuchiyo" is a traditional brand that Fukuchiyo Shuzo has protected for many years.
Kiku Osho
菊王将"Kiku Osho" is a traditional brand that Minematsu Shuzojo has protected for many years.
Hizen Hamashuku
肥前浜宿"Hizen Hamashuku" is a brand created with the image of the historic Hizen Hamashuku Sake Brewery Street, incorporating a more modern sensibility.
Masukame
万寿亀"Masukame" is a brand of Suitou Shuzojo given an auspicious name wishing for longevity and prosperity. There are long-term aged sakes matured for over 15 years, and their unique depth and flavor are sometimes likened to Shaoxing wine.
Nipponichi
日本一"Nipponichi" is known as another brand of Gochouda Shuzo.
Yamabuki
山吹Engraving the concept of "aging" into the history of sake, Yamabuki is a word-class series of long-term aged sake from Kinmon Akita. The flagship "Yamabuki Gold" is a blend of sake aged for at least 10 years and up to 18 years, boasting an amber glow and a concentrated aroma reminiscent of dried fruits. Its silky-smooth texture and complex, layered umami finish are truly an art form crafted by time, a unique masterpiece that continúa to captivate gourmets worldwide.
Shirakiku
白菊"Shirakiku" is another brand produced by Setou Shuzo.