Brands

"Hakuju" is the highest peak Daiginjo sake that gathers the best of Kita Sake Brewery's technology, and was named after the old name of "Shirakashi" (white oak) growing in the grove of Kashihara Jingu. Polishing King of Sake Rice "Yamada Nishiki" from Hyogo Prefecture to 40%, it is brewed slowly at low temperature. It is characterized by a gorgeous and elegant aroma like fruit and a delicate taste with a sense of transparency, keeping an exquisite balance between gentle sweetness and a refreshing aftertaste. It has a history of winning the Gold Prize at the National New Sake Appraising and Deliberating Fair, and its high quality is guaranteed. It is a famous sake full of grace that is loved as a toast sake to color sunny days or as a gift for important people.

"Miyokiku" is a representative brand that carries the tradition since the founding of Kita Sake Brewery, and is a local sake deeply rooted in the lives of the people of local Kashihara. In recent years, they have worked on reproducing the traditional manufacturing method "Mizumoto (Bodaimoto)" originating in Nara, reviving the technology of about 800 years ago to the present. It is characterized by a powerful yet profound taste that harmonizes rich umami, complex acidity, and minerality unique to Mizumoto brewing. This sake, which is packed with the climate and history of Nara, such as using "Yamanokami yeast" related to Omiwa Shrine, goes well with local dishes such as Asuka Nabe and ethnic dishes, allowing you to enjoy a wide range of pairings.

"Asukaji" was a brand of Kishinotake Sake Brewery, named after the ancient roads of the Asuka region, which can be said to be the spiritual hometown of Japan. Brewed in a land overlooking the Yamato Three Mountains, which were also sung in the Manyoshu, this sake was loved as a taste that makes you feel the romance and history of the ancient capital. It is not currently produced, but its name, nurtured by the climate of Manyo, is etched in the memories of local history enthusiasts and sake fans.

"Kishinotake" was the representative brand of Kishinotake Sake Brewery, bearing the name of the brewery. Loved by the locals in Yagi-cho, Kashihara City, it was familiar as local sake close to daily life. Even in its refreshing taste, there was a depth that made you feel the clear stream of the Yoshino River and the nature of Yamato, and it was valued as a sake during meals that enhances dishes. Currently, production has ended while being regretted, but its soft taste has been handed down along with the memory of sake brewing that was once in this place.

"Ukon Tachibana" is a brand with a noble and elegant name derived from the "Ukon no Tachibana" (Mandarin Graphic on the Right) in the Shishin-den Hall of the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Brewed in the rich nature and historical background of Asuka Village, this sake had an elegant aroma even in its refreshing taste, and a taste that made you feel the atmosphere of the ancient capital. Currently, sales are suspended, but its name has been handed down along with the history of Asuka.

"Shusse Otoko" (Success Man) is the flagship brand of Kawai Sake Brewery, which, as the name suggests, contains auspicious meanings such as "success in life". Brewed with traditional careful handmade methods, this sake is characterized by a crisp aftertaste while having a solid rice flavor and richness. It is very popular for celebrations and gifts, and its powerful yet warm taste that seems to deliver energy and good luck to the drinker is attractive.

"Unebi" is a brand named after "Mt. Unebi", one of the Yamato Three Mountains viewed from Imai-cho, Kashihara City, where the brewery is located. Like the gentle and graceful figure of Mt. Unebi, it is characterized by a soft mouthfeel and a gentle taste where the umami of rice spreads gently. This sake, bearing the name of a mountain loved since the Manyo era, is a bottle you want to enjoy leisurely while feeling the history and nature of Nara.

"Kaguyama" is a brand derived from "Ama no Kaguyama", which has been regarded as the most sacred among the Yamato Three Mountains. Like its noble image that appears in myths and the Manyoshu, it was brewed in pursuit of a gorgeous and dignified aroma and a sophisticated and beautiful taste. It is loved by many people as a sake that colors the dining table on special days, and as a cup that makes you think of the ancient times of Nara.

"Jobonjiya" is a brand that symbolizes the pride and tradition of the brewery, bearing the trade name of Kawai Sake Brewery since its founding. Poured with the skills and spirit cultivated over history of more than 280 years, it is characterized by a profound yet sophisticated taste. Its taste, which makes you feel the history of the brewery which is an Important Cultural Property, invites the drinker to a journey of deep history along with the atmosphere of Imai-cho in the ancient capital, Nara.

"Sokyu" is a brand named after Sokyu Imai, a tea master and wealthy merchant associated with Imai-cho who was active in the Azuchi-Momoyama period. Against the background of the history of Imai-cho, which has a deep connection with the culture of tea ceremony, it is finished with a light and sharp dry taste. This sake, considered primarily for its compatibility with meals, enhances the taste of various dishes including Japanese food, and is loved by gourmets as a famous supporting role during meals.

"Manyo Asuka Cup" is a cup sake that you can enjoy easily, themed on the history of Nara and Asuka and Manyo romance. The package depicting the landscapes of the Yamato Three Mountains and Asuka is perfect for memories of the trip, and the inside is also filled with authentic sake carefully selected by Kawai Sake Brewery. It is a friendly bottle that allows you to easily feel the climate of Nara during sightseeing or daily evening drinks.

"Imai no Sato" is a brand with attachment to the local area, bearing the name of "Imai-cho", an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Like the townscape retaining the atmosphere of the Edo period, it is characterized by a calm yet profound and timeless sake quality. Melting into the daily lives of local people and continuing to be loved at the dining tables of Imai-cho, it is a bottle worthy of being called "sake of the village".

"Kongoriki" is a local sake that has been loved for a long time in Takatori-cho, and as its powerful name suggests, it is characterized by a solid and satisfying sake quality. Development is centered on Ginjo Junmai sake, embodying brewery rooted in the region. Against the background of the climate and history of Takatori-cho, it is brewed with methods utilizing local water and rice, having a taste that harmonizes with the local food culture. Using brewing water blessed by the Kongo mountain range and carefully crafted with traditional methods, Kongoriki is a brand that continues to be loved across generations locally as the pride of Takatori-cho.

"Sawasawa" is a brand characterized by a refreshing and fresh taste as its name suggests. It pursues a balance between ease of drinking tailored to modern tastes and the original umami of sake. Characterized by a light mouthfeel and a clean aftertaste, it is designed to be enjoyed by a wide range of people from sake beginners to enthusiasts, and is particularly suitable for enjoying chilled. With utilization the technical capabilities of Choryo Sake Brewery, it has a taste that appeals to the younger generation as a brand effectively proposing new ways to enjoy sake.

"Yoshinosugi no Taruzake" is the founding brand of Choryo Sake Brewery and is a historic brand released in 1964 as Japan's first bottled taru-sake. It is aged in barrels made of Yoshino cedar from Nara Prefecture over 80 years old, which is considered the best for sake barrels, and the refreshing scent of cedar and the unique richness and umami are exquisitely harmonized. The founder, Teiichi Iida, developed it aiming for taru-sake that feels "quiet and peaceful like the flow of the Yoshino River", and it has captured people's hearts for nearly 60 years. Using no nails or tacks, sweet sake is aged for a certain period in cedar barrels made with craftsmanship, and bottled by identifying the timing when astringency changes to umami through tasting. It is a clear taru-sake where not only the scent of cedar but also the extract and astringency of cedar are moderately harmonized, and as a brand indispensable for celebrations and special days, it is one of the sakes representing Nara.

"Choryo" is the flagship brand bearing the name of the brewery, and has been loved for a long time for its stable quality and friendly taste. It has a wide lineup from Junmai sake to Daiginjo, achieving high quality in each price range. Characterized by a balanced taste and a character as a meal sake that nestles up to meals, it is enjoyed in various scenes from daily dining tables to special seats. As a brand that embodies the basics of sake brewing at Choryo Sake Brewery, it is a reliable sake where the skills and tradition of the brewery are condensed.

"Ine no Kuni no Ine no Sake" is a brand derived from the fact that Nara has been called "Ine no Kuni" (Country of Rice) since ancient times, and embodies the philosophy of local production for local consumption. It uses sake rice produced in Nara Prefecture and is brewed with the aim of reflecting the climate of Nara in the sake. Crafted cherishing the original umami of rice, it is characterized by a mellow taste typical of Junmai sake and a sake quality that allows you to feel the blessings of the land of Nara. Against the background of the history and culture of the Nara Basin, where rice cultivation has been flourishing since ancient times, it is a brand filled with attachment and pride for the region as a local sake revived in modern times.

"Soho" is a brand that expresses "the joy of encountering high-quality sake rice and the image of powerful and lush green ears of rice". It uses carefully selected suitable rice for sake brewing and pursues sake brewing that brings out the individuality of the rice. Characterized by the balance between the umami and aroma of rice, it is designed to allow you to enjoy pairing with seasonal ingredients, and is highly evaluated by sake enthusiasts. It is deployed as a quality-focused premium line where the technical capabilities of Choryo Sake Brewery and the commitment to rice have come to fruition.

"Futaho" is a vintage Junmai sake released every year, and is a special brand that uses 100% Omachi rice from the Takashima district of Okayama Prefecture. It is characterized by a sake quality that emphasizes the unique fullness of Omachi rice, and allows you to fully enjoy the individuality of the rice. With vintage notation, you can enjoy the difference in taste each year, and it is positioned as a brand attracting attention from sake collectors and enthusiasts. It is a bottle packed with the commitment of Choryo Sake Brewery, where you can enjoy brewing technology that maximizes the charm of Omachi rice and the deepening of taste due to long-term aging.

"Shikizaki" is a series of seasonal limited sake that offers the enjoyment of each of the four seasons. It uses various sake rice such as Omachi rice and Tsuyuhakaze, and is deployed as a brand that shows different expressions for each season. The sake quality is designed to suit each season of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, proposing a culture of enjoying Japanese sake with the changing seasons. It is a brand symbolizing the stance of Choryo Sake Brewery continuing new challenges while maintaining tradition, providing sake fans with enjoyment throughout the four seasons.