Brands

"Jakuchu" is a masterpiece brand of Taniguchi Shuzo where the art of Edo period genius painter Ito Jakuchu and Tango's passionate sake brewing are fusioned. The "Uryu-zu" (Rain Dragon) used on the label is a precious ink wash painting by Jakuchu owned by the brewery itself, and the lively figure of the dragon beautifully symbolizes the powerful yet delicate umami of Kyoto's unique sake rice "Iwai." The Junmai Daiginjo, with rice polished down to 50%, has a gorgeous aroma and a dignified sharpness. It boasts a high-quality taste suitable to be called "an art of a single drop." "Jakuchu" draws Tango's climate inside the glass with a brush named tradition. It is a supreme cup dedicated to everyone who loves art and delicious sake.

"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.