Brands

Inagawa is the flagship brand since founding, its name etching gratitude to the rich rice (Ina) and water (Gawa) that moisten the Inawashiro land. The transparency brewed by Mount Bandai's underflow and the simple umami of Aizu rice are in perfect harmony. It is a true local sake that allows one to directly feel the breath of the land, one that never tires the palate.

Shichijuro is the prestigious peak series bearing the name of the Shioya family head. Specializing in unfiltered raw Junmai sake, its true value lies in the rice's sweetness and a solid strength character drawn to the limit. As proven by consecutive Gold Medals, it is a dramatic taste that captivates fans both in Japan and overseas.

Jotanbo is the supreme brand of Bandai Shuzo, bearing the name of the head monk who once protected Enichi-ji Temple—the sacred land of Aizu's Buddhist culture. Using only selected rice from Bandai Town and gently pressing for two days, it achieves a silky smoothness and noble aftertaste. It is a cup where the weight of history and the purity of Bandai reside.

Aizu Sakura is a mystical prestigious sake with a transparent crimson color produced by lavishly using ancient rice (black rice). Contrary to its brilliant appearance, the gentle sweetness of rice and fresh acidity overlap, leaving a beautiful aftertaste like the cherry blossoms that color Bandai's four seasons.

Bandaisan is the steadfast flagship brand loved since founding. Characterized by an honest umami brewed by the underflow of mothering Mount Bandai, it never tires the palate. It is a gentle local sake that stays close to people's hearts, making them "want to talk about dreams" over daily evening drinks.

Meiji-ichi is a brand conveying the "initial humble intent" inherited since its 1890 founding. Committed to traditional Sase-style tank pressing, it is a powerful cup that pursues a sharp finish while extracting the rice's umami without omission.

Eisen is the traditional main brand most loved by the people of Aizu since its 1869 founding. Carrying the pure power of the "Top 100 Waters of Japan" from the western foot of Mount Bandai, it features a clear and refined transparency. It is a local sake reflecting the history of Eisen itself, staying close to food and never tiring the palate.

Eishiro is the peak brand carrying Eisen's pride, named after the founder. Using the underflow from the Top 100 Waters and selected sake rice, it resonates with a dignified aroma and deep, soft umami polished to the limit. It is a supreme Daiginjo that has won numerous Gold Medals, reaching the height of the brewery's technical excellence.

Raijinko is a brand pursuing a sharp finish and powerful umami, like a ray of light emitted by the Bandai Thunder God. It features a high-purity clear throat feel produced by the famous water. It is a cup overflowing with life force, encompassing natural energy.

Aizu Ryugasawa is a limited brand born from reverence for Mount Bandai's "Dragon God Legend" and the rich spring water groups. Its true value lies in its fresh and dynamic quality, letting one directly feel the bounty of the western Bandai foothills. It is a new-era Aizu local sake where dragon-like power and water's purity melt together.

Aizu Nishiki is the flagship brand protected in Takasato since its 1868 founding. Not bound by the common sense of sake, it is brewed with 100% edible rice, carefully drawing out the rice's rich sweetness through traditional 4-stage brewing. While possessing a gentle sweetness that feels nostalgic, the aftertaste is surprisingly light. It is a straight-shooting deliciousness where love for the hometown melts together.

Tenkai Asahitsuru is a brand with a dignified style, bearing the names of the clear "Sea of Heaven" and the auspicious "Crane of the Rising Sun." Its true value lies in the impurity-free clear transparency produced by Takasato's pure soft water and edible rice. It is the height of refined sweetness woven by traditional techniques and straight-shooting brewing.

Aikan is a brand symbolizing the 6th generation's passion, into which "Love and Sweat (effort) for brewing" were poured without stint as its name suggests. The plump aftertaste from edible rice 4-stage brewing lasts long; it is a powerful yet warm cup where the brewer's straight-shooting thoughts are conveyed the more one drinks.

Aizu Sakaegawa is the traditional flagship brand inheriting over 200 years of pride since 1807. Using pure snowmelt water from Mount Iide and self-milled Aizu rice, it is brewed through delicate manual methods by the brewers' five senses. Born from the severe terroir of the Niigata border, it features a sharp, powerful umami, a cup symbolizing Oku-Aizu.

Fukokuron has its name's root in Adam Smith's famous book "The Wealth of Nations." It is a supreme Daiginjo embodying the brewery's historical intelligence, as the 10th generation's third son was involved in its translation. The mellow and noble mouthfeel and the rich aftertaste sleeping in the depths deliver a fulfillment as if playing a "theory of wealth."

Chidoriashi is a traditional Aizu rich-type Honjozo that shows its true value when warmed. The plump umami of rice spreads in the mouth, and its friendly, warm deliciousness—which might make one drink too much and end up with "tottering steps" (Chidoriashi)—has long been loved locally.

Aizu Otoyama is a symbol of rebirth that dramatically came back in 2021 after experiencing a production halt since its 1865 founding. The series "Wa" (Harmony/Circle), launched as a fresh brand, uses local "Yume-no-Ka" rice and is imbued with Yasushi Kobayashi's passionate desire to connect drinkers with a gentle circle of happiness. It is a drop of crystal-clear passion born from Aizu's natural bounty and regional bonds.

Bandaiho is a traditional brand that has stayed close to the local people since its 1765 founding. Using underflow from Mount Myojingatake and Aizu rice, it conveys the warmth of good old manual brewing to the present. Its name encompasses the wish "to be an eternally fragrant sake," acting as the original landscape of life in Aizu Misato, gently coloring the family dining table.

Kaze ga Fuku (The Wind Blows) is the flagship symbolizing Shirai Shuzoten's innovation, woven from organic "Gomangoku" rice and traditional "Yamahai-shikomi." The deep resonance brought only by natural lactic acid and a piercing refreshing feel invite a pleasant "wind" into the throat. Backed by technical prowess of 10 consecutive Gold Medals, it is an organic sake wings around the world.

Meoto Sakura is a brilliant brand suitable for celebratory occasions, overlapping the bond of a couple with the beauty of cherry blossoms. The soft mouthfeel from Fune-shibori and the deep harmony produced by maturation produce a moment of peaceful happiness.