Brands

"Kiseitsuru" is a brand named to commemorate the opening of the Kisei Main Line, having walked together with the development of the region. Having the auspicious name "Tsuru" (Crane), it is also popular as a celebration sake. With a balanced taste that complements meals and snuggles up to the local food culture, it has been loved and drunk by locals for many years.

Chikurin is a premium brand by Marumoto Shuzo, a sake using 100% self-cultivated rice distributed exclusively through contracted stores. The brewery began growing its own rice, featuring consistent quality control from raw materials by milling their own organically and specially cultivated sake rice. It harmonizes a crisp, dignified flavor reminiscent of a straight bamboo grove with the deep umami unique to organically grown rice. This brand embodies the technology and philosophy of a brewery with domestic and international organic certifications, a rare sake handled only at specialty sake shops nationwide. Brewed in a historic facility designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property, the first in Okayama Prefecture, it offers a refined and elegant taste.

"Isonosawa" is the flagship brand bearing the name of the brewery, which can be said to be the origin of Isonosawa. Using plenty of Ukiha's famous water, it features a transparent taste where the umami of rice and the goodness of water harmonize. While protecting tradition, it continues to evolve to match modern dietary richness, and is a standard bottle that continues to be loved by the region.

Yume no Naka Made is the pinnacle junmai daiginjo of Sentoku Shuzo, a luxurious bottle made with Yamada Nishiki rice from Takachiho polished to 50% or less. With 700 kg of rice washed entirely by hand and brewed carefully using only rice and rice koji, it is a crystallization of the brewery's technique and passion. It features an elegant, fruity aroma and a refreshing mouthfeel, with the umami of rice clearly present within its clean, refined flavor. Its crisp and refreshing drinkability holds a universal appeal that is widely embraced by sake beginners and connoisseurs alike. Using subterranean water from the Gokase River sourced from Takachiho as brewing water and fermenting slowly at low temperatures, it achieves a delicate and elegant flavor. At 15% alcohol, serving it chilled best highlights its gorgeous aroma and refreshing taste. Named for its flavor that inspires a feeling of happiness, making one want to keep drinking even into one's dreams, this brand is often chosen for toasts on special occasions and as gifts, and stands as a masterpiece embodying Sentoku Shuzo's technical prowess. It is truly a dream-like junmai daiginjo born from Miyazaki Prefecture's ingredients and traditional craftsmanship.

"Taikan" is the flagship brand of Taikan Shuzo. Its name is derived from the "crown" worn by successful military officials, making it an auspicious sake wishing for career advancement and prosperity. Using underground water from the Minami-Alps and "Pi Water," it features a taste where soft umami spreads within a refreshing sharpness. With a diverse lineup including wine yeast brewing and sparkling sake made with the Champagne method, it has received high acclaim, including Gold Prizes at the Annual Japan Sake Awards.

"Kuroobi" is a premium brand created as 'the sake for experts (black belts).' It features a mellowed flavor born from years of aging and a complex, profound depth of body. Despite its powerful umami, the finish is clean, making it an exceptionally sophisticated sake to pair with food. It is truly a supreme glass brewed for those who are 'black belts' in the world of Japanese sake.

"Uzu" (Whirlpool) is a brand that pursues a more dynamic and powerful taste, inspired by the tidal whirlpools created by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan. Adding modern sensibility to traditional methods, it expresses the way powerful body and mellow aroma spread as if swirling in the mouth. While it has a satisfying drinking experience, the flexible aftertaste is pleasant, making it a sake that can be enjoyed in various scenes as food culture diversifies. It's a bottle that makes you feel hot passion, as if the energy of the Sea of Japan was packed into a bottle.

Imanishi is a brand named after the brewery name of Imanishi Sake Brewery, and is a limited product whose production volume is about 5% of the total. Using traditional sake rice such as Omachi and Asahi rice from the Akaiwa district of Okayama Prefecture, it is characterized by a plump sweetness different from "Mimurosugi" which has a silky smooth mouthfeel and sophisticated taste. It has a slightly milky nuance, and while it has plenty of umami, it has a good sharp finish and a taste that you will not get tired of drinking. Using underground water from Mt. Miwa, under the concept of "Drinking Miwa", they practice sake brewing with rice grown on the same water vein as the brewing water. Imanishi Sake Brewery, which has a history of over 360 years since its founding in 1660, is a special brand that expresses pride and responsibility for sake brewing by bearing the name of the brewery. As a special agent or local limited distribution, it is a luxurious bottle carefully brewed in small quantities, and plays an important part in the product lineup showing the technical capabilities of Imanishi Sake Brewery alongside "Mimurosugi" (kanji and hiragana). Brewed in Miwa, where the god of sake resides, it is a brand where terroir and tradition bear fruit, and you can enjoy the individuality unique to Imanishi Sake Brewery.

"Suginamiki" is the flagship brand of Iinuma Meijo, founded in 1811, embodying both history and elegance. The name is derived from the "Nikko Suginamiki" (Cedar Avenue of Nikko), the world's longest tree-lined avenue that stretches from the Nishikata area where the brewery is located toward Nikko. It expresses deep respect for the region's grand history and rich natural surroundings. The brewery uses pure groundwater from the Otonagawa River system, originating from Mount Nantai in the Nikko mountain range. High-quality local sake rice such as Yamada Nishiki and Yumesasara are polished entirely in-house and brewed using traditional winter-brewing techniques rooted in Niigata heritage. Its flavor is characterized by a gentle, calm aroma, a full-bodied taste where the rice's umami spreads softly, and a crisp, dry finish. This sake, a fusion of Niigata's "Tanrei" (crisp) technique and Tochigi's flavorful terroir, pairs beautifully with any dish and never tires the palate. It is a distinguished sake that represents the face of Tochigi, cherished alongside the region's long history.

The winery's original brand, carrying the founder's noble wish that "our nation shine with honor." Cherished locally for over a century, the brand continues to respect its traditions while boldly embracing innovation through the transition to additive-free, 100% Junmai Kimoto brewing.

Asahiyama is the flagship brand bearing the 'brewery name' (Yago) of Asahi Shuzo, being the origin and heart of the brewery. Loved in Nagaoka since its founding in 1830, this sake symbolizes the 'quality-first' spirit that does not fade even as times change. Its greatest feature is the perfected 'Tanrei Karakuchi' (light and dry) style that one never tires of even drinking every day. Amidst the refreshing and clean finish, the gentle umami of rice stays close as an afterglow, possessing a depth that complements any dish. Having walked together with local Niigata food culture, Asahiyama continues to build unwavering trust as a 'daily sake' that adds peace to daily life, not just for special days.

"Itteki Niteki" is a limited distribution brand of Shigaizumi Shuzo. The name embodies the teaching that "the accumulation of each drop is important in sake brewing" and the meaning of "drinking precious sake sparingly, drop by drop." It is characterized by a gorgeous aroma and fruity taste, and is especially popular among women and sake beginners.

"Shinano Nishiki" is a pure rice sake brand representing Miyajima Saketen. With the concept of "sake reflecting the climate of the local Ina Valley," they use 100% contract-grown Miyama Nishiki. The powerful yet gentle taste, where the original umami and acidity of rice harmonize, increases in depth even more when warmed.

"Shuho" is a sake named after the beautiful mountain shape of Mt. Kyogamine. It was brewed aiming for a noble and clear taste like the peak of a mountain. Its charm lies in the good balance where you can feel the umami of rice even within the crisp dryness. Supported by people who love local nature, it was popular as a cup to taste while being grateful for the blessings of the mountains.

Yamatsuru is the representative brand of Nakamoto Sake Brewery, and is pure rice sake brewed by a brewery with a history of about 300 years at the foot of Mt. Ikoma. All sake is brewed according to the standard of Ginjo sake, and they thoroughly use rice of 3rd grade or higher, rice polishing ratio of 60% or less, and low-temperature fermentation. It features a taste that allows you to enjoy the unique umami of sake while being refreshing, and has an elegant aroma and deep taste. Junmai Daiginjo Premium has an exquisite matching with dishes and is ideal for sake during meals. Manufactured with a focus on human manual work, the natural water of the Ikoma mountain range and the clear air that nurtures yeast become one, creating a natural and mellow taste.

"Manjo" is a brand with an auspicious name meaning "Ten thousand harvests", wishing for abundant harvests and prosperity. It evokes a rich harvest of rice ears and is suitable for celebrations and gifts. Thanks to Nakatani Sake Brewery's technology, it is characterized by a rich taste where you can firmly feel the umami of rice. Focusing on Junmai sake, the plump taste inherent in rice and the satisfying mouthfeel are attractive. It expresses the goodness of traditional sake connected with the rice farming culture of Yamatokoriyama.

"Tenon" is the representative brand that embodies the "sake like sacred sake (Omiki)" that Itakura Shuzo aims for. It features a piercing refreshing feeling and a gentleness that permeates the body. The taste, which carefully draws out the original umami of rice by scraping off excess, is exactly "calm" (On) itself. It is the ultimate food sake that does not disturb the meal and makes you feel at ease every time you drink another cup. Especially when made into hot sake, it demonstrates its true value.

Mannenyuki is the flagship brand of Morita Shuzo, expressing the purity and pristine beauty of snow that never melts. The name embodies the wish to be a sake that is eternally pure, like perennial snow remaining on high mountains. Brewed with Okayama's Omachi rice and Takahashi River groundwater using Bitchu Toji techniques, it features a light and crisp taste with a solid rice umami. With a pure, clear palate like snow and well-balanced acidity, it is cherished as a brand evoking the elegance of Kurashiki's Bikan Historical Quarter.

Ichi no Ide is the flagship brand of Kuge Honten, a Tokubetsu Junmai sake using 100% Wakamizu sake rice grown in Usuki City. Certified as an 'Usuki Brand' local specialty, it is characterized by well-developed rice umami and a pleasant acidity. Pairing excellently with local white-fleshed and blue-backed fish dishes, it embodies the philosophy of sake brewing rooted in the regional food culture. The mellow and deep flavor created by Usuki's delicious water filtered through limestone layers continues to be beloved by local residents.

Bearing the name of the brewer himself, Yamamoto is the next-generation flagship brand that has sent a fresh breeze through the sake industry. The owner's modern sensibilities, honed by university life in the US and experience in the music industry, have breathed new life into Shirakami spring water and Akita rice. The quality, resulting from technical exchanges within NEXT5, features a perfect harmony of juicy fruitiness and fine acidity. With a bold yet sophisticated approach, it captivates younger generations and global tasters as an ever-evolving "sake of challenge."

Kiyoizumigawa is a traditional brand symbolizing the soul of Eau de Vie Shonai, brewed entirely by hand in every process. Nurtured in the wild sea winds of the Sea of Japan, it features a powerful yet refreshing quality and a mellow mouthfeel from Mount Chokai spring water polished by the sand dunes. Brewing techniques that prioritize the craftsmen's "fingertip sensitivity" draw out the lush umami of rice to the maximum, delivering an exceptional flavor that gently embraces Sakata's harsh winters.

"Kouzuki" is the highest peak series brewed by Daishinshu Shuzo with prestige. With selected top-quality sake rice and a manufacturing method that gathers the best of skills, it has dignity and style like a work of art. The taste, also called "God's Moon," is a superb masterpiece that brings overwhelming transparency and a deep lingering finish.

"Hanabusa" is a limited distribution brand of Moriki Shuzojo, which is particular about special brewing methods and raw material rice. "Hanabusa" means "superior / gorgeous," and as the name suggests, it aims to be a sake with outstanding individuality and gorgeousness. Pursuing safety, security, and the taste of nature, such as using organically grown rice from Iga. It is a premium taste that combines strength and elegance.

Bishonen is the flagship brand bearing the brewery's name, a sake pursuing a pure and beautiful quality. It uses subterranean water from the Kikuchi River and Kumamoto Prefecture rice, characterized by its transparent flavor. Slightly dry with a clean mouthfeel, it harmonizes crispness with the refined umami of rice. Enjoyable across a wide temperature range from chilled to warm, it has a versatile sake quality that pairs well with Japanese cuisine in general. It is the representative brand embodying the brewery's philosophy of creating beautifully pure sake.

"SORAH" is an innovative sparkling sake of Chiyomusubi Shuzo, meaning "beautiful aurora" and "Venus (morning star)." It is a certified sake that has cleared the strict standards of the Awa Sake Association, featuring fine foaming like champagne, elegant sweetness derived from rice, and refreshing acidity. While based on traditional local sake brewing technology, it was developed aiming for the world's toast scene. It is a gorgeous and sophisticated bottle that opens up new possibilities for sake.