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Suzukasumi

涼霞 すずかすみ
Fukurai - Iwate 久慈市

A Special Junmai sake using 100% Iwate Prefecture sake brewing suitable rice "Gin Otome," cherishing regionality by rice grown in Kuji City. True to the brand name imagining a cool haze, it is characterized by a refreshing taste.

Suisen

酔仙 すいせん
Suisen Shuzo - Iwate 陸前高田市

The representative brand bearing the brewery name, aiming for "clean sake" that one does not get tired of drinking under the philosophy of "Bishu Densho." It is characterized by drinkability that goes down smoothly without catching on the tongue or nose, and has excellent compatibility with Sanriku seafood. Having achieved reconstruction from the earthquake disaster, the sake brewed in the new brewery in Ofunato is filled with the strength of overcoming difficulties and hope for the future.

Yukiyume

雪ゆめ ゆきゆめ
Suisen Shuzo - Iwate 陸前高田市

A brand imagining winter snowscape and dreams, characterized by a gentle and soft taste. As one of the diverse lineups of Suisen Shuzoten, it offers friendly sake.

Yukikko

雪っこ ゆきっこ
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Suisen Shuzo - Iwate 陸前高田市
Yukikko

A white active undiluted sake, a winter limited product (October to March) characterized by a creamy texture and sweet taste. It is a long-selling product loved for over 50 years since its launch, with a thick, melting mouthfeel and sweet taste being its appeal. In summer, "Junmai Usunigori Yukikko" is developed as a product with a refreshing taste utilizing the umami and acidity derived from rice. It is a popular brand of Suisen Shuzoten offering enjoyment for each season.

Iwate no Jizake

岩手の地酒 いわてのじざけ
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Suisen Shuzo - Iwate 陸前高田市
Iwate no Jizake

As local sake representing Iwate Prefecture, it is characterized by a simple and easy-to-understand brand name. It is a friendly sake expressing Iwate's climate and food culture.

Kiseki no Ipponmatsu

奇跡の一本松 きせきのいっぽんまつ
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Suisen Shuzo - Iwate 陸前高田市
Kiseki no Ipponmatsu

A Ginjo sake designed with the motif of "Miracle Pine" in Rikuzentakata City, with the thought of proceeding with hope toward new town building without forgetting the Great East Japan Earthquake. It is characterized by a gorgeous aroma by Iwate Prefecture's yeast "Giovanni no Shirabe" and a light taste brought by "concise koji" that strips away unnecessary things. With a rice polishing ratio of 50%, using Ginginga / Yui no Ka, it is finished in a light dry taste (Tanrei Karakuchi) with a Sake Meter Value of +4 and Acidity of 1.3. It is a symbolic brand of Suisen Shuzoten, filled with wishes for reconstruction from the earthquake disaster and hope for the future.

Koderarene

こでられね こでられね
Iwanoi Shuzo - Iwate 一関市

A brand with the meaning of "irresistible" or "unbearable" (in a good way) in the dialect of the Ichinoseki region, containing the thought that it is too delicious to bear. It has a wide lineup of Junmai sake, Junmai Ginjo, and Junmai Daiginjo, each brewed using local rice. Junmai Ginjo uses Ginginga with a polishing ratio of 50%, and Junmai Daiginjo uses Miyama Nishiki from Hanaizumi polished to 45%, characterized by a commitment to regionality and quality. It is a representative brand of Iwanoi Shuzo expressing attachment to the region and friendliness by using the local dialect as the brand name.

Hyakuban

百磐 ひゃくばん
Iwanoi Shuzo - Iwate 一関市

A brand expressing the richness and high degree of precision indicated by the number "100" (Hyaku), it is sake showing Iwanoi Shuzo's technical capabilities. It shows the brewery's stance of pursuing high quality while being rooted in the region.

Ban

ばん
Iwanoi Shuzo - Iwate 一関市

A simple and powerful brand name, it is a sake crowned with the single character "Ban" (Rock) of Iwanoi. It is a brand with a presence that directly expresses the identity of the brewery.

Kuroe

玄会 くろえ
Iwanoi Shuzo - Iwate 一関市

Sake with a unique brand name, developed as one of the diverse lineups of Iwanoi Shuzo. It is characterized by unique naming and reliable sake quality.

Iwanoi

磐乃井 いわのい
Iwanoi Shuzo - Iwate 一関市

The representative brand bearing the brewery name, inheriting the history born in the Taisho era by the investment of local residents. Using local rice and water, it embodies the founding philosophy of sake brewing rooted in the region. Cherishing the history as a brewery that started as a local community in Hanaizumi-cho, Ichinoseki City, it is loved by many people for its taste that snuggles up to the local food culture.

Iwate Homare

岩手誉 いわてほまれ
Iwate Meijo - Iwate 奥州市前沢区

The representative brand launched when two breweries in Maesawa Town merged, crowning the name "Homare" (Honor) as sake representing Iwate Prefecture. As the only brewery in Oshu City, it contains the mission to continue protecting the local sake culture. Using Iwate Prefecture rice, it is characterized by a taste expressing the climate of the region. While inheriting tradition, it is supported by a wide range of people by sake brewing tailored to modern tastes.

Jishumachi

地主町 じしゅうまち
Iwate Meijo - Iwate 奥州市前沢区

A brand derived from historical place names and culture of the Maesawa region, expressing pride and attachment to the region. As one of the diverse lineups of Iwate Meijo, it offers sake rich in regionality.

Tama no Haru

玉の春 たまのはる
Iwate Meijo - Iwate 奥州市前沢区

A brand that inherited trademark and business rights from the former Yokoya Shuzo, it is a sake enjoyed for a long time in Senmaya-cho (now Ichinoseki City). By Iwate Meijo continuing to protect the tradition, the taste and history of the brewery that went out of business are passed down to the present day.

Aterui

阿弖流爲 あてるい
Iwate Meijo - Iwate 奥州市前沢区

A brand derived from the ancient Emishi hero Aterui, expressing the history and cultural background of Oshu. Inherited from the former Tenpyo Co., Ltd., it is characterized by a light and slightly dry taste. Having a lineup of Junmai Ginjo and Junmai sake, it is a brand with high cultural value that can be enjoyed while thinking about the history of Tohoku.

Tenpyo

天瓢 てんぴょう
Iwate Meijo - Iwate 奥州市前沢区

A brand that inherited trademark and business rights from the former Tenpyo Co., Ltd., Iwate Meijo continues to protect traditions continuing since the Meiji era. It is a precious brand conveying the history and taste of the brewery that went out of business to the present day.

DATE SEVEN

DATE SEVEN ダテセブン
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Datesebun - Miyagi

DATE SEVEN is a limited edition sake brand brewed by seven leading breweries in Miyagi Prefecture coming together. Under a different concept each year, seven brewery owners and master brewers (toji) share processes such as koji making, yeast starter production, and mash management, jointly brewing a single sake. The fusion of each brewery's techniques and personalities creates a unique taste that cannot be born alone. In SEASON2, the style has evolved to allow comparison of seven different personalities by using the same rice and having each brewery brew with their own method. It is a brand that symbolizes the diversity of sake brewing in Miyagi and the strong cooperation between breweries, embodying the will to enliven the sake culture throughout the region. With limited distribution, there are sake fans nationwide who look forward to the release on July 7th every year.

Chimatsushima

千松島 ちまつしま
Chimatsushima - Miyagi 仙台市青葉区

Chimatsushima is a historic brand named after "Chimatsushima," an ancient name for Matsushima Bay, and has been loved as a local sake of Sendai for many years. Featuring a light and dry quality using Sasanishiki rice from Miyagi Prefecture, it balances a nimble and sharp mouthfeel with a delicate aroma. With a dry Sake Meter Value of +3, it has low acidity and a subtle sweetness can be felt, possessing a versatility that can be enjoyed both as cold sake and warm sake. It goes well with Western food as well as Japanese food, and is characterized by a refreshing aftertaste that you won't tire of, making it loved as a daily sake that enriches the daily dining table. It is a brand that stays close to Sendai's food culture, realizing a clean aftertaste while bringing out the umami of rice through traditional brewing techniques.

Shiraume

志ら梅 しらうめ
Yoshiokashuzouten Closed - Miyagi 仙台市

Shiraume was a brand brewed by Yoshioka Shuzo. It is currently not being produced due to the brewery's closure.

Naminooto

浪の音 なみのおと
Sasaki Shuzo Store - Miyagi 名取市

Naminooto was born as a sake that nestles close to the sea of Yuriage, Natori City. Its formal name is "Housen Naminooto," named with the hope that a treasure ship of happiness will visit along with the sound of waves. Overcoming the difficulty of the brewery being completely destroyed by the tsunami of the Great East Japan Earthquake, it is a symbolic sake of reconstruction that achieved on-site rebuilding under the conviction that "it is meaningless unless we brew where the sound of waves can be heard." Designed as a food sake to match fresh seafood landed at Yuriage Port, it features a soft mouthfeel and a sharp finish. It enhances the umami of fish dishes and has a refreshing sensation that cleanly washes away oils. With a sake quality deeply connected to the local food culture, it embodies the pride of the region walking along with the reconstruction of Yuriage. As a brand that came to fruition through the unyielding spirit of the brewery owner who experienced the disaster, support from the nationwide sake brewing industry, and deep love for the region, it is a sake that resonates with the hearts of many people.