Brands

"Ice Breaker" is a summer limited brand of Kinoshita Shuzo that revolutionized the way of drinking sake. This sake with an impressive penguin label is a powerful and rich Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu designed on the premise of "drinking on the rocks." The taste that changes as the ice melts and the mellow umami that rises within the coldness are full of exhilaration that blows away the summer heat. "Ice Breaker" boldly proposes a new way of enjoying sake. As its name suggests, it is a cup that brings smiles, as if breaking the barriers of people's hearts.

"Rihachi" is the flagship brand of Tanabe Takeshita Shuzo, named after the head of the Takeshita family, "Rihachi Takeshita." It made a striking debut, with its first brew, "Test Brewing" (Shikenjozo), winning the highest gold prize in a competition. It features a refreshing muscat-like aroma and a fresh mouthfeel with a slight fizz. It is a sophisticated taste with no miscellaneous flavors, conveying the umami of rice straight. It is a remarkable masterpiece leading the sake scene of the new era.

"Horoyoi" is a traditional brand of Aoto Shuzo that has been loved locally in Yasugi for a long time. It features a gentle and mild taste that nestles up to daily evening drinks. As a famous supporting role that does not get tired of drinking and brings out the taste of food, it is an indispensable existence for the local dining table.

"Gegege no Fuufushu" is sake born from the connection that the birthplace of Nunoe Mura, the wife of Shigeru Mizuki, the author of the manga "Gegege no Kitaro," is in Yasugi City. It is a set of Junmai Ginjo sake and Junmai sake, and characters such as Kitaro are drawn on the label. It is popular as a souvenir or gift, and you can enjoy not only the topicality but also the authentic taste.

"Nishiki" is a brand with a new concept born when Miyakonishiki Shuzo restarted as a completely Junmai brewery. Similar to how trees take root in the earth and add growth rings, it contains the wish to be sake that is loved for a long time. Using discerning sake rice from Shimane Prefecture, they pursue a clear and modern taste. It is a sophisticated Junmai sake where you can also enjoy pairing with food.

"Kairyu" is the flagship brand of Sekishu Shuzo. It contains the wish to be a sake that is powerful like a dragon and becomes a pioneer. It is a dry sake characterized by a firm body and a crisp aftertaste. The sturdy taste that does not collapse even when cold or hot goes well with local dishes with strong flavors.

A Junmai Daiginjo sake that gathers the best of Mukaihara Shuzo's techniques. Using carefully selected Yamada Nishiki rice, it features a fruity aroma like sweet fruit and a smooth, light taste.

Hachigo Kobo (No. 8 Yeast) is a challenging series from Murashige Shuzo, brewed with the phantom yeast 'Kyokai No. 8 yeast'. Kyokai No. 8 yeast is a phantom yeast whose distribution ended in 1978, characterized by a rich taste and acidity. Murashige Shuzo has revived this yeast in the modern era, creating unique sake with a balanced taste of rice umami and acidity. It can be enjoyed in a wide range of temperatures from cold sake to hot sake, and goes excellently with meals. It is a series that makes you feel the depth of sake, fusing traditional techniques and innovative challenges.

Kimura-style Miracle Sake is a brand brewed by Kimura Nakata Shuzo using Omachi rice from Okayama Prefecture grown by 'Kimura-style Natural Cultivation', maximizing the blessings of nature. 'Kimura-style Natural Cultivation' is a farming method that grows crops utilizing the power of the earth without using pesticides or fertilizers, and rice grown by this farming method is full of vitality. By using this rice, they realize a pure taste where you can feel the original umami of rice in a refreshing taste without miscellaneous tastes. Sake brewed reasonably following the providence of the natural world is characterized by a drinking comfort that permeates the body gently. Embodying Kimura Nakata Shuzo's philosophy of 'Sake brewing living in harmony with nature', it is supported by people who value food safety and consideration for the environment. It is a brand that resonates with the mind and body, worthy of being called a 'miracle', born from the fusion of the power of nature and human skills.