The corporate philosophy of Mitsutake Kinpa (Saga prefecture, founded in 1668) revolves around the idea that "Sake brewing is to develop people," coupled with the slogan "Innovation from within tradition." With this ethos, they adeptly navigate contemporary trends while honouring the longstanding tradition of sake brewing. Mitsutake is committed to upholding the quality of each product by continuously refining their processes, enhancing quality, and making social contributions.
For many years, Mitsutake has been engaged in the manufacturing of Sake and Shochu. Recently, they have expanded their product line to include offerings such as Umeshu and Gin.
Iyashino Umeshu brings out the natural sweetness of plum wine, the richness of pure rice wine, and the moderate acidity of Ume, which slowly seep into your tired body. Enjoy this luxurious flavor that will provide a moment of relaxation during your busy days. This Ume has a gentle and pleasant mouthfeel and is very easy to drink. We recommend drinking it pure, on the rocks or with even with soda water.
Mitsutake Karakuchi Junmai is a delicious dry sake with a fine bouquet of flowers and roasted grains. On the pallet, the subtle drying taste stands out as the name suggests, namely "Karakuchi" The sake has a lot of umami, nice acidity and has a lot of earthy notes on the pallet. The finish is clean and fine with light acidity that lingers.<
Mitsutake Tezukuri is an artisanal Junmai sake that excels with umami and its intense rice flavor. Sometimes you want to be surprised by a sake and sometimes you want to get exactly what you expect. This sake is exactly what you would expect from a Junmai such as Umami, a fine acidity, slightly fatty and a robust taste. Also in terms of nose, this sake is completely right, lots of grain, earthy notes, some dairy and some fruit such as banana.
This Mitsutake sake is crafted exclusively from Yamada-nishiki rice, yeast, and koji, brewed to unlock the full potential of this premium rice. With an alcohol content of 13%, it offers a delightful fruity aroma reminiscent of strawberries and melons, paired with the refined, clean flavour that Yamada-nishiki is known for. A refreshing acidity derived from malic acid adds balance, making this sake an elegant and versatile choice for pairing with a variety of dishes or enjoying on its own.
Mitsutake Junmai Ginjo is a sake in which the koji is manufactured using a labor-intensive and traditional method called "Box Koji". This results is a delicate taste that can only be achieved through small-scale preparation and traditional artisanal techniques. Lots of fruit notes and light floral notes on the nose such as strawberry, raspberry and white roses. Delicate texture with a lot of depth, a soft and complex sake with a beautiful finish.Best served cold in a white wine glass or the special Sophienwald sake glass.
Yakiimo Imo Shochu is crafted using roasted sweet potatoes (imo) and black koji, a departure from the usual steaming method. After distillation, the Shochu is chilled for two days at -5℃, during which oils and other impurities are meticulously removed by hand. The result is a Shochu with a rich flavour and aroma, free from unwanted notes, and distinguished by its elegant profile that highlights the unique softness and natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes.
Blue Botoru Mugi Shochu is a barley distilled spirit with light taste and fruity fragrance made by using barley as a raw material, raising Koji commodity and prolonged low temperature fermentation. You can enjoy a refreshing taste peculiar to vacuum distillation, with hot water splitting or water splitting, also especially at rock.
Makai Izanai Imo Shochu is made with 100% carefully select top grade Kogane Sengan sweet potato from South Kagoshima, The Shochu is made with Black koji and has natural sweetness of sweet potato with a full body and aroma.All natural ingredients. No additives.
Salaryman Kintaro is a business manga written by Hiroshi Motomiya that depicts the hero Kintaro Yajima's success and growth as a salaryman. This collaboration was realized to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the series in July 2024.The daiginjo sake used in the sake is made from rice polished to 50%, and is slowly and painstakingly brewed through long-term low-temperature fermentation. It has a clean, smooth taste with few impurities, and a fruity, gorgeous aroma. It is also a daiginjo sake with a light taste that is rich and packed with the flavour of rice. Please enjoy this delicious sake along with the famous lines of the main character Kintaro as a source of energy for tomorrow for all salarymen.
Kijoshu is a special style of sake brewed with sake instead of water, creating a rich, full-bodied and naturally sweet profile. Its bright acidity, derived from Shinriki sake rice, brings a citrus-like freshness, balanced by a clean and direct rice character.After bottling, the sake is pasteurised and gently matured, allowing the flavour to become smoother, softer and more rounded.
This product is collaboration with "HOKUTO NO KEN" of the Japanese animation. Made with 100% carefully select top grade Kogane Sengan sweet potato from South Kagoshima, this shochu has natural sweetness of sweet potato with a full body and aroma.
The Waga Shougaini Ippenno Kuinashi Imo Shochu is a collaboration with "HOKUTO NO KEN" of the Japanese animation. Made with 100% carefully select top grade BENI HARUKA from South Kagoshima, it is a very sweet potato (imo). It features soft taste and sweet taste.
Golden Mugi Shochu is made from grain (mugi) and matured for three years in oak, resulting in a beautiful golden-coloured and soft shochu. The aroma is quite neutral, which makes the taste all the more surprising. It offers a rich, warm and oaky flavour profile, with a balanced mix of spicy notes, similar to grain gin or a bourbon or whiskey that has been matured in oak for several years. Enjoy this shochu pure, with ice, or slightly diluted with chilled spring water.
Z no Tamashii is a barley shochu made in collaboration with Mazinger Z manga. This shochu uses barley as the raw material and is made by increasing the koji ratio and fermenting it at a low temperature for a long period of time. This barley shochu has a light taste and a fruity aroma. The clean, smooth taste that is unique to vacuum distillation can be enjoyed with hot water, water, or on the rocks.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Go Nagai's "Devilman," a devilish collaboration has emerged. This authentic sweet potato shochu features the distinctive aroma of black koji, while maintaining a gentle fragrance and taste.Thanks to the Aragoshi filtering, the flavors are well preserved and not lost during the filtering process. After two years of aging, the flavors gradually unfold, inviting you into the ultimate demon world that awakens after many years.
Hizenya Daiginjo is not a typical Daiginjo as in addition to fruit and floral notes, there is also a clear smell and taste of rice, dairy and grain. Yet this is a delicious sake with relatively a lot of Umami and a fine aftertaste. Perfect when you combine this sake with delicious pasta dishes.This sake is best served cold in a white wine glass.
The Sakumitsu Junmai Ginjo sake is crafted from Saganohana rice, polished to 55%, delivering a luxurious fruity aroma and a soft, clean rice flavour. Its refined, refreshing acidity not only elevates the flavour of dishes but also makes it an exceptional pairing for meals. Ideal for those seeking a sake that complements food while offering a sophisticated standalone experience.
Akitorii Original Gin is a great Japanese gin made with only 5 botanicals such as juniper berries, cedar wood and citrus fruits. You can enjoy a fresh citrus flavor and a soft scent of cedar. Akitorii Gin uses natural water from the Taradake mountains as its main ingredients. After distillation, the gin is blended with a special botanical formula to create a uniquely flavoured and complex gin.
Mitsutake Junmai Daiginjo is manufactured from 100% Yamada Nishiki rice, which is known as the king of sake rice. The rice is polished to 35%, which is traditionally seen as the best polishing ratio. In addition to the delicious fruity aroma of cherries, strawberries, melon, pear, anise, roses that characterizes this Junmai Daiginjo, this sake also offers a delicious taste palette and a refined long aftertaste as can be expected from a top sake of this calibre.Beste served cold in the special Sophienwald sake glass.
This product is collaboration with "City Hunter" a Japanese animation series. This gin uses high-quality roses to accentuate the gorgeous scent. The gentle sweetness from the blueberries and the refreshing sourness of the apples express Kaori Makimura's sweet and sour feelings for Ryo Saeba, the playboy in the series. No aroma chemicals, colourants, acidity regulators or preservatives have been used.
Akatorii Premium Gin is a special refined Japanese Gin. In addition to refreshing scents of juniper berries, cedarwood and citrus fruits, this gin represents a mysterious Japanese essence by blending 11 diverse ingredients. Mainly derived from the well-known Japanese elements such as Sansho, schizo, Wasabi and seaweed. And Akitorii.De Gin uses natural water from the Taradake mountains as the main ingredient. After distillation, the gin is blended with a special botanical formula to create a uniquely flavoured and complex gin.Enjoy this Gin cold, on ice or as a basic for a superb cocktail.
This product is collaboration with "City Hunter" a Japanese animation series. Using tomatoes, holy basil, chamomile, and lemongrass, it has a complex and deep acidity and flavour. In addition, by smoking juniper berries with hickory chips to create a woody and smoky finish, express the scent of gunpowder smoke from the Colt Python 357, the gun used by Ryo Saeba.No aroma chemicals, colourants, acidity regulators or preservatives have been used.