Brands

Koten Sharaku is a brand that highlighted Higashiyama Shuzo's individuality by featuring the works of Edo-period ukiyo-e artist Toshusai Sharaku on its labels. Characterized by a smooth mouthfeel and refreshing crispness, its pure taste, which seemed to capture the scenery of Aizu-Wakamatsu, fascinated many fans. Today, that tradition has been passed down to "Sharaku" by Miyaizumi Meijo, soaring to the world as a leading sake representing Aizu.

Higashiyama is a brand named after the terroir of Aizu-Wakamatsu and the brewery's history. Its pure taste nurtured by Aizu's rich nature has long been loved as a staple for local evening drinks.

Tenko is a brand formerly brewed by Kashiwagi Shuzoten, bearing an elegant name meaning "heavenly fragrance." As its name suggests, it aimed for a highly fragrant and refined quality, and was loved for many years by locals as a masterpiece reflecting Aizu-Wakamatsu's pure terroir.

Kyo no Hana is the crystallization of Tatsuizumi Shuzo's passion, having revived a sake rice once called "phantom" after its cultivation had ceased. It features a unique, deep umami and a powerful taste that makes one feel the energy of the rich earth. Since its birth in 1985, it has won seven Gold Medals at the National New Sake Awards, with its unparalleled character unique to revived rice surprising the world. It is a drop of soul where Aizu's agriculture and brewing history miraculously intersected.

Aizu-nagare is a Junmai sake that carves the tradition, terroir, and craftsmen's style of Aizu into its name. Featuring the rich umami of 100% Aizu rice, it is an orthodox local sake that makes one feel the slow passage of time.

Tsurugajo is a high-toned masterpiece bearing the name of Aizu's symbolical castle. Its gentle aroma and dignified character continue to convey the history and pride of Aizu.

Seishi is a special brand bearing the name of Toji Seishi Hareyama, the key figure in the revival of "Kyo no Hana." The Toji's meticulous skills and indomitable spirit for brewing live within every bottle.

Tatsuizumi is the flagship brand that has carried the brewery's tradition since its founding in 1877. Its charm lies in a sincere taste where handcrafted warmth and Aizu's pure terroir melt together.

Aizu Chujo is the flagship brand of Tsurunoe Shuzo, conveying the spirit of the Aizu clan to the present day. Preserving traditional handcrafted methods, it pursues the "gentle umami of rice with warmth." Its mellow aroma and soft mouthfeel, yet with a dignified core, have earned high praise in numerous competitions. It is a leading sake representing Aizu, echoing the dignity of Aizu's samurai culture.

Eiho-ya is a traditional brand bearing the brewery's shop name. It features a taste where the umami of rice is carefully drawn out, gently spreading through the palate—a display of expert skill.

Tsurunoe is the brand bearing the brewery's name, expressing 200 years of tradition and the elegance of pure streams. It offers a rich taste that leverages rice's original power and conveys the history of Aizu.

Yuri is a brand produced by female Toji Yuri Hayashi, under the concept of "Sake brewed by a woman, recommended for women." Born from the delicate yet strong-willed brewing of a mother-daughter team, its charm lies in a brilliant aroma and a dignified dry taste. It is a modern beauty of a sake that offers the gentle swelling of rice umami while maintaining a crisp aftertaste.

Hanaharu is a traditional brand that has walked alongside Aizu's history since its founding in 1718. As the representative "face" of Aizu, it pursues a "slightly dry" taste with transparency that leverages the original umami of rice. It pairs perfectly with Aizu's local cuisine and has won numerous top awards in competitions both at home and abroad. It is an immortal sake that combines brilliance and purity, like a flower announcing spring to Aizu.

Yume no Kanade is a next-generation flagship brand released by Hanaharu Shuzo to commemorate its 300th anniversary. With the slogan "luxury to be enjoyed casually," it focuses on Junmai Daiginjo polished to 50%. Its moderate aroma and clean finish represent the ultimate in sophisticated "sake for food pairing" that harmonizes with modern diverse dining scenes. With a rich history of Gold Medals, it is Aizu's melody playing toward the future.

Nagurayama is a traditional brand loved in Aizu-Wakamatsu since its founding in 1918. Embodying the brewery's pursuit of "beautiful sweetness," it features a balanced taste where the umami of local rice and pure underground spring water melt together. It is a sake where Aizu's history and sincerity live, accompanying a peaceful daily life.

Gekkyu is the masterpiece of Nagurayama Shuzo recognized worldwide, having won the highest award "Trophy" at IWC. Using Fukushima-grown "Yume no Kaori" rice, its charm lies in a quality where gentle aroma and rice-derived mild sweetness are perfectly balanced. It is a next-generation sake that captivates everyone from beginners to connoisseurs, offering the ultimate experience of refined "sweetness."

Aizu Musume is the ultimate local sake that expresses Aizu's "soil and wind," adhering strictly to rice and water from the brewery's own fields within a three-kilometer radius. Its taste, born from an exhaustive terroir-oriented approach called "Dosan-Doho," features a magnificent harmony of powerful rice umami and a dignified crisp finish. In particular, the field-limited series "Jo" is a gem of a brand representing Aizu, conveying the story of each individual field to the drinker.

Kuntaka is a traditional brand loved in Aizu-Wakamatsu for over 160 years. It is a classical local sake with a harmony of rich umami, gentle aroma, and a pleasant aftertaste, conveying the good old Aizu atmosphere to the present day.