Fujimoto Sake Brewery has been brewing sake in Mizuguchi, Shiga for over 250 years. This time, we will select two mainstay products from the "Trial Sake" series, which were planned and designed by young brewers. Both are unusual products that combine Shiga Prefecture's Nipponharu with a new yeast. IY-3" is fresh and crisp, with a fresh and light taste. No.77" uses a yeast that produces a lot of malic acid, giving it a fruity, sweet and sour finish. > Click here to purchase

Hirai Shoten in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, is known for its representative brand, Asakayousei, named after a waka poem given by Emperor Gosui's son. In this issue, we introduce two bottles made with rice harvested in Otsu. Kitafunaji," made with Ginbukiyo, is reminiscent of fresh green apples, which is typical of nama-shu. The acidity supports the sharpness of the aftertaste and gives this bottle a sense of richness. Anonn," brewed with mizukagami, has a slight yellow peach aroma and a slightly sweet finish that is pleasant to the palate. > Click here to purchase

Takeuchi Sake Brewery has been brewing sake in Ishibe, Shiga for about 150 years. Takeuchi Sake Brewery has been brewing sake in Ishibe, Shiga since its establishment about 150 years ago, and has been loved as "sake without words. It is the world's first sake brewed with antioxidant reduced water, and uses antioxidant rice "Niji no Kirameki" and micro-reduced hydrogen water. This is a gem born from research that explores beauty, which softens active oxygen and preserves only what is good for the body. > Click here to purchase

Kitajima Shuzo" is a long-established sake brewery in Konan, Shiga, that produces two well-reputed brands: "Mishiroei," which has an unchanging taste, and "Kitajima," which enjoys change. The two sake selected for this issue are recommended for the summer season. The name "Biwako no Kujira" (Biwako Whale) has a hidden meaning: whales do not exist in Lake Biwa, which means that this sake is unbelievably delicious. It is a 20% alcohol by volume, undiluted sake, and recommended to be drunk on the rocks or with soda. MIZUKAGAMI" is made from edible rice grown in Shiga Prefecture. It is popular for its dry, yet round and gentle taste. > Click here to purchase

Nami-no-one Sake Brewery has a history of over 200 years near Ukimido Hall in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. The two bottles selected for this event are junmai daiginjos made from different types of sake rice, which can be compared. The "Omachi" has a distinctive mellow, deep, and rich flavor, but the palate also has a refreshing acidity. The sake can be served cold or lukewarm, and the different temperatures will give you a different taste. Watafune" is a unique variety revived by Shiga Prefecture, and is characterized by its easy to taste rice flavor. Enjoy its gentle sweetness and deep rice flavor. > Click here to purchase