Brands

"Kinsen" is a brand with tradition and pride that Mr. Atsushi Horimoto, the Toji of Aihara Shuzo, inherited from the brewery where he has his roots. It is currently brewed with Aihara Shuzo's equipment and technology, and is characterized by an elegant and deep taste utilizing Hiroshima's soft water. It is known as a connoisseur's fine sake with a personality different from "Ugo no Tsuki".

"Suiryu" is a local sake of Yoshiura, Kure City, derived from the "scene where a dragon appears from a spring" that the first generation saw in a dream. Using super soft water selected from five wells on the premises, it is a discerning sake brewed alone by the fourth generation, Mr. Mitsujiro Nakano. Because most of the production volume is consumed locally, it is also called "phantom sake", and its soft and delicate taste continues to color the dining tables of local people.

"Hanahato" is a brand world-famous for its luxurious "Kijoshu", which uses sake instead of brewing water. It is characterized by rich and mellow sweetness and a complex and deep taste due to aging, and has won numerous Gold Medals and Trophies at the IWC (International Wine Challenge). Boasting a diverse lineup such as old sake aged for 8 years or more and oak barrel aged sake, they continue to propose new ways to enjoy sake, such as an aperitif, dessert wine, or pouring over ice cream.

"Ondo no Seto" is a brand named after the strait "Ondo no Seto" known for the legend opened by Taira no Kiyomori. Brewed with traditional techniques continuing from before the Meiji Restoration, it continues to be loved as an evening drink by the people of the local Ondo-cho. Since the production volume is small and it rarely appears on the market, it is a rare local sake that is difficult to obtain outside the local area.

"Mitaniharu" is a historical brand named by Kozan Sakai, a Confucian scholar of the Edo period who was active with Shunsui Rai, the father of Sanyo Rai. Named after the water springing from the three valleys of Kurahashi Island, the title on the label was written by Itsuna Rai, the eldest son of Sanyo Rai. Using clear water peculiar to the granite zone and careful brewing managed by the Toji for all processes, it creates a taste that combines transparency and richness.

"Etajima" is a brand representing the region, brewed by the only brewery in Etajima, a place associated with the Navy. Using high-quality underflow water from Mt. Kodaka, the discerning sake brewed by the president Toji himself makes you feel the rich nature and history of the island. Characterized by a refreshing taste that you never get tired of drinking, it is a friendly local sake that nestles close to the daily lives of local people.

"Douki no Sakura" is a brand with a special history, born in response to a request from the former Naval Academy for "sake to drink together at alumni reunions". Originally named "Homare", it was renamed after a famous military song, and is still popular as a gift for the Self-Defense Forces, police, and fire academies. With a medium-dry taste where you can firmly feel the original umami of rice, it is a bottle where the rich aroma and sharpness resonate deeply in the heart of the drinker.

"Kodaka" is a majestic brand named after the spiritual peak "Mt. Kodaka", which is the symbol of Etajima and the source of the brewing water. Using sake rice from Hiroshima Prefecture and brewed using the traditional Koji-buta method, it is a discerning sake shipped after an aging period of 3 years or more. Characterized by a rich and deep taste and an elegant aging aroma, it has recently gained support from new layers, such as attracting attention from fans of ship anthropomorphism games.

"Shima no Kaori" is a brand named inspired by the beautiful scene of Etajima, "calm seaside scenery, sea breeze, mountain green". It is characterized by a smooth mouthfeel and a pleasant sweet scent that remains after passing through the throat, and its friendly taste that you never get tired of drinking is attractive. It is a local sake that embodies the nature and climate of the island, which has been loved by the people of the local Etajima for a long time.

"Ichidai Misen" is a sake brand brewed by SAKURAO B&D, named after "Mt. Misen", the spiritual peak and highest peak of the World Heritage Site Miyajima. You can see Mt. Misen from the brewery, and it is made with the aim of being a sake worthy of its majestic appearance. Using sake rice from Hiroshima Prefecture and Hiroshima Momiji Yeast, it is characterized by a gorgeous and fruity aroma like melon and apple, a firm umami of rice, and a sharp aftertaste unique to Junmai sake.

"Aa Fushigi na Osake" (Ah, Mysterious Sake) is a low-alcohol Junmai sake characterized by a beautiful pink color, made only with rice and rice malt. Without using any coloring agents, the pale rose color naturally developed by the power of yeast is attractive, and the alcohol content is about 8%, about half that of regular sake. The sweet, sour and fruity taste is easy to drink even for beginners to sake and women, and it is recommended to chill it and enjoy it in a wine glass.

"Kamoizumi" is a brand that symbolizes Saijo and is a sake that embodies pride as a pioneer of Junmai sake. The pale golden color that remains by daring not to perform carbon filtration is proof that the original umami and nutrients of the rice are alive. The rich and mellow aroma and the deep, rich taste have been loved by many fans for many years as a sake to accompany meals that can be enjoyed both cold and warmed.

"Junmai Oikawa" is a special sake created through a collaboration between talent Nao Oikawa and Kamoizumi Shuzo. Oikawa, who was originally a big fan of Kamoizumi, actually visited the brewery and commercialized the sake from the tank she selected herself from among many sakes. Characterized by a firm umami and a sharp taste filled with the thoughts of her who is from Hiroshima, the title on the label is also written by her own hand.

"Zouka" is a brand created through regional cooperation with the Zouka district of Higashihiroshima City, known as a production area for Yamada Nishiki, the king of sake rice. Using 100% high-quality Yamada Nishiki grown in Zouka, which has a high altitude and temperature difference, it is brewed with a consistent commitment from rice growing to sake brewing. It is a bottle where you can fully enjoy the blessings of the region, where the delicate and mellow umami unique to Yamada Nishiki and the refreshing scent harmonize.

"Kusanagi" is the highest peak sake brewed by Kirei Shuzo, allowed to bear the name of "Kusanagi no Mitsurugi", the deity of Atsuta Jingu Shrine. Specially brewed to commemorate the completion of the Atsuta Jingu "Kusanagi-kan", it luxuriously uses medium-hard water from their own well and suitable rice for sake brewing "Hattan 35-go". Characterized by a graceful aroma and refined taste suitable for dedication sake to a prestigious shrine, it is a gem suitable for special festive days.

"Kirei" is a famous sake of Saijo derived from the words "Cranes live for a thousand years, turtles live for ten thousand years", filled with wishes for longevity and prosperity. In the crisp and dry taste, you can feel a sharp throat feel and a warm umami, and it does not bore the drinker. It is a standard for evening drinks loved by the people of Hiroshima Prefecture, and it is a brand that delivers happiness and peace to the daily dining table.

"Hakubotan" is a historical brand named after the family crest of the Takatsukasa family, one of the five regent houses of Kyoto. The biggest feature is the "sweet and rich" taste typical of Hiroshima sake, and the soft sweetness and richness that spreads when you put it in your mouth have been loved by many people across time. It is a sake with a soothing taste where technology and tradition cultivated in old history breathe.

"Benikanman" is a new sensation Junmai sake developed with the concept of "sake that snuggles up to Momiji Manju". The alcohol content is suppressed to 8%, and it is finished in an extremely sweet taste with a "Sake Meter Value of -60", which far exceeds regular sake (-30 to -50 which is already sweet, normally -10 is sweet so -60 is very sweet). Note: Actually standard dry is +5, sweet is -5. -60 is extremely sweet. As a dessert sake to enjoy with sweets, and also friendly to sake beginners, it is a bottle that proposes a pairing unique to Hiroshima.

"Houkakinmon" is a standard and long-selling brand that inherits the history and tradition of Hakubotan Shuzo. It has been loved by locals for a long time as an evening drink where you can easily enjoy the "sweet and savory" taste typical of Hakubotan. Characterized by a taste that you will never get tired of, which can be enjoyed in a wide range of temperatures from cold to hot sake, adding color to the daily dining table.

"Fukubijin" is a brand named by combining "Fuku" (Fortune) from the place name at the time "Fukujin" and "Bijin" (Beautiful Woman) aiming for a plump and gentle taste. Brewed with the outstanding technology famous as the Saijo Sake Brewing School, its smooth mouthfeel and balanced taste harmonize exquisitely with many dishes. It is a sake with an elegant and graceful taste that gathers the essence of Hiroshima's soft water brewing.