What sake would you recommend for Mother's Day? [2nd Monthly Oshizo Ranking] Results announced!

What is the monthly recommended store ranking?

What is the monthly recommended store ranking?“User voting type sake media”It is.
For each theme, everyone“I recommend it the most!”We will compile and announce the recommended stores that we felt!

By voting from everyone, you will be able to know the real "Oshizo" of each rather than the trend.
Why not discover recommended sake and sake breweries through this ranking and make your daily sake life even more enjoyable?♪

From now on, the voting format will be changed to a two-round system of primary recruitment and final voting.Therefore, further``Pushing feeling''The result is an increase in

■2nd ranking theme
『Oshizo that we recommend for Mother's Day』

■Voting period
①Primary brewery voting: 4/20-23
②Final vote: 4/25-27

Now, let's take a look at the second ranking results!

Results of the 2nd monthly recommended brewery ranking primary voting

First, let's take a look at the results of the primary voting held from April 20th to 23rd!

What do you think?
This time, there are many patterns in which different sakes from the same sake brewery are being promoted.
And,There is a large lineup of Kyushu players.It's also interesting!

The results of the Oshizo ranking will change depending on the content of this first vote, so the first vote may be the most exciting moment in a sense.♪

We will deliver your heartfelt recommendations!

Now, we would like to ask everyone who participated in the first round of voting to share their thoughts."Voice of encouragement"I would like to introduce it to you!

Voices that support “RiceWine & Moriyama Sake Brewery”!

Mr. U

[Oshizake: HINEMOS REIJI for Mother's day]
Anyway, the label is beautiful and perfect for a gift!

Voices that support “Nabeten Co., Ltd.”

Mr. Y

[Oshizake: Jinyu Junmai Kasumi Sake]
Light acidity and gorgeous taste
A light pink color that is reminiscent of spring.

Voices that support “Totsuru Sake Brewery”!

Mr. C

[Oshizake: Easy sake]
I recommend this one because it has a low alcohol content and light taste that even people who don't usually drink sake can enjoy, and the word "easy" on the label is perfect for my mother.♡

Voices that support “Amabuki Sake Brewery”!

Mr. N

[Oshizake: Amabuki Junmai Ginjo Sunflower Yeast]
Sweet and delicious, I was hesitant about choosing strawberry but sunflower.
My mother is as bright as a sunflower.
Speaking of flower yeast, Mr. Kubo Nakatada (Tokyo)
Speaking of flower yeast, Amabuki-san (Saga)
When you think of Mr. Amabuki, you think of President Kinoshita, and when you think of Mr. Amabuki, you think of Musou Kusaka.
Aniki is hands-on

Mr. M

[Oshizake: Amabuki Junmai Daiginjo Omachi Kimotozukuri]
This is because the brewery is famous for its flower yeast.

Voices that support “Inoue Sake Brewery”!

Mr. I

[Oshizake: Yuri preparation]
This sake is made with a lot of love by Yuri Inoue, the mother of Oita.
What do you feel without feeling this love?
I want everyone to understand that it's more than just the fact that alcohol is delicious.

Voices that support “Umegae Sake Brewery”!

Mr. S

[Oshizake: Ginjoshu]
The fruity and pink label is also perfect for Mother's Day.

Voices that support “Mori Sake Brewery”!

Mr. M

[Oshizake: Hiran Nikomaru QUEEN]
Fruity and easy-drinking taste.
I thought the label was perfect for women.

Mr. M

[Oshizake: Hiran Kashihashi]
The alcohol content is 14%, so it's soft and slightly cloudy, but very easy to drink.

Everyone had their own voices to recommend, and I could feel their confidence and love for the sake they were recommending.
Above all, I was impressed by how knowledgeable everyone was about various sake breweries and sake.

Which recommended brewery and sake will rank in the TOP3 from this first round of voting? !
It's finally time for the final vote♪

Decisive battle! ! 2nd monthly recommended brewery ranking TOP3 results announced!

As a result of the final voting, these are the top 3! !
It must have been a very close race, with no dispersion in the number of votes, including tied rankings.
Achieved 1st placeTotsuru Sake Brewery's gentle sakeis a Japanese sake that is perfect for Mother's Day, both in taste and name, so I think it was ranked quite understandably.♪

Now, we would like to introduce you to the charms of the top 3 ranked sake breweries and sake, so please use this as a reference when choosing sake for Mother's Day!

[1st place] Totsuru Sake Brewery

The company was founded in 1830, at the end of the Edo period.
Ever since we opened our brewery in Taku City, Saga Prefecture, which is surrounded by mountains with abundant nature, we have been producing sake that is loved by the locals.
However, with the changing times, the demand for sake was sluggish, and in 1989, the company was forced to close its doors.

In 2009, the current 6th generation owner revived the brewery, which was on the verge of going out of business.This is Yasushi Nonaka.

Speaking of President Nonaka,I previously participated in a hands-on online sake brewery study abroad program, and I also wrote the following feature article!

[Taku City, Saga Prefecture, Totsuru Sake Brewery] Introducing President Yasunari Nonaka!

President Nonaka,Originally, he didn't like sake and had no desire to take over the family business.

One day, through an acquaintance, I tried the Japanese sake ``Manrei'' produced by Komatsu Sake Brewery in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, and I was captivated by the taste and decided to start making sake.

After that, Yamaguchi prefectureAfter training at Nagayama Honke Sake Brewery, President Nonaka returned to Totsuru Sake Brewery and became the chief brewer himself, working hard to rebuild Totsuru.

Taku City, where the brewery is located, has a low morning temperature, making it an ideal environment for sake brewing.
We steadily revived the brewery with innovative ideas while respecting tradition and making sake that takes advantage of the geographical advantage, such as using high-quality soft water pumped from 100 meters underground on our own premises for brewing water.

Nowadays, not only standard brands,Every year under the title of Challenge Series, we are working hard to create sake that has never been seen before, and providing the enjoyment of sake.

President Nonaka's wonderful revival, which reflects his love and enthusiasm for sake brewing, will be etched into the history of the new brewery.
I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of new sake this brewery will introduce to us in the future.♪

Recommended sake for Mother's Day "Totsuru Gentle Sake Junmai Ginjo Namazake"

Successfully selected as 1st place“Totsuru Easy Sake”!
One of the challenge series that uses locally grown rice suitable for sake brewing, ``Saganohana'', and has a low alcohol content.
Inspired by Nanakusa porridge,It was created with the concept of soothing a tired body and a gentle, soothing taste.
The elegant, gentle aroma and light taste make it recommended even for people who don't usually drink alcohol.
This is the perfect book for Mother's Day!

[Totsuru Sake Brewery]
〒846-0012
3625-1 Oaza Beppu, Higashitaku-cho, Taku-shi, Saga Prefecture
TEL: 0952-76-2421
FAX: 0952-76-2432
HP:http://azumatsuru.com/

[2nd place] Mori Sake Brewery

Mori Sake Brewery is once again ranked in the top 3 following the previous ranking of recommended breweries.
It can be seen that the power of the famous sake "Hiran" and the solid skill of the fifth generation chief brewer, Yutaro Mori, are attracting people!

For a detailed explanation of Mori Sake Brewery,1st Monthly Oshizo Ranking ArticlePlease take a look at it as it is summarized here.♪

A must-see for Japanese sake lovers! [1st Monthly Oshizo Ranking] Results announced! !

Recommended sake for Mother’s Day “Hiran Nikomaru QUEEN”

This product was created while pursuing the possibilities of edible rice.
Yamada Nishiki is used for koji rice. The kakemai is made with Nikomaru edible rice from Hirado, Nagasaki Prefecture, and has been polished to 25% for its delicate texture.
It has a beautiful and elegant aroma, sweetness, and delicate taste.The result is a drink that is truly worthy of the name QUEEN.♪
It has the image of being a feminine sake, so it's understandable why it's recommended for Mother's Day!

[Mori Sake Brewery]
〒859-5115
31-2 Shinmachi, Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture
TEL: 0950-23-3131
FAX: 0950-22-4174
MAIL:morishuzoujo@hiransake.com
HP:https://mori-shuzou.jp/

[2nd place] RiceWine & Moriyama Sake Brewery

*Image source: HINEMOS official note

About RiceWine

Established in 2018.
His background is far removed from the world of sake, having come from the IT industry.Yuta Sakai serves as the representative director.

When Mr. Sakai first stepped into a sake tasting event, he chose one of the many brands."I don't know what criteria to choose."I had this experience.
I wonder if technical terminology specific to Japanese sake, such as ``junmai daiginjo'', ``kimotozukuri'', and ``mai polishing ratio'', is acting as a brake when it comes to sake.With this in mind, I came up with the idea of ​​making sake even simpler.

With that in mind, we create sake.“Alcohol that can be enjoyed at any time of the day”I believe that it will be easier to explain in a simple manner both domestically and internationally.
"HINEMOS" was created based on this concept.

HINEMOS is the Japanese word ``Hinemos''.
"All the time" means "all day".

Time to enjoy drinks with family and friends, toasts to enliven the main dish, and moments to enjoy slowly late at night.
Sake that is suitable for various times and situationsHINEMOS was born.
Therefore, HINEMOS stocks are given time zone names such as "ICHIJI," "NIJI," and "SANJI."

HINEMOS has been internationally acclaimed not only for its innovative concept but also for its quality of sake.
At the Kura Master held in Paris, France, he won the highest ranking, the Platinum Medal and the Gold Medal.
It also won silver and bronze awards in the sparkling category at the International Wine Challenge (IWC) held in London, England. Awarded bronze in the Junmai Daiginjo category.
HINEMOS, which has won numerous awards shortly after its creation, may embody what the sake industry is looking for in the future!

A collaboration with the long-established sake brewery “Moriyama Sake Brewery” has been realized!

After establishing RiceWine, we have been distributing HINEMOS through contract brewing (OEM), but in 2021 we decided to open a new sake brewery in Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture and switch to in-house brewing.

At that time, we teamed up with a long-established sake brewery with a history of over 300 years."Moriyama Sake Brewery"It was.

Moriyama Sake Brewery had a brewery in Shitara District, Aichi Prefecture, but due to the depopulation of the base and the harsh brewing environment, there were concerns about the continuation of the business.
At that time, we were approached by RiceWine about a partnership, and with their full support, we were able to relocate our brewery from Aichi Prefecture to Kanagawa Prefecture.

The destination isA sake brewery located inside a cold storage warehouse, which is very rare in the industry.It was.
Normally, Japanese sake is brewed using the ``cold brewing'' method, which is brewed in the winter, but the environment inside this refrigerated warehouse allows for ``four-season brewing,'' which allows sake to be brewed all year round.
This allows you to always brew fresh and stable sake.

The person at the helm of Moriyama Sake Brewery is Shunsaku Yuasa, the 12th generation chief brewer.
After graduating from university, he trained at Shidaizumi Sake Brewery in Shizuoka Prefecture, and was selected as the chief brewer at Inoue Sake Brewery in Kanagawa Prefecture at the young age of 27.
In his second year in office, he won the Gold Award at the National New Sake Awards.
Since then, he has been highly acclaimed at domestic and international sake contests, winning silver at the International Wine Challenge (IWC) and the highest platinum medal at Kura Master.

Originally, HINEMOS was brewed on a contract basis by Yuasa, the chief brewer while working at Inoue Sake Brewery.
Today, as well as HINEMOS, Moriyama Sake Brewery, the 12th generation brewer, has a brand that has been passed down from generation to generation.Hachiryuhai”, and through the in-house brewing made possible by the collaboration of both companies, we are taking on the challenge of creating new sake while weaving tradition.

Ideas from different industries and young talentI have a feeling that it will create a new whirlwind in the sake industry.♪

Recommended sake for Mother's Day "HINEMOS REIJI for Mother's day 2024"

A special limited edition sake that will accompany you during the important time of Mother's Day.
HINEMOS REIJI, the most popular among women, has been redesigned with a carnation label.
The light pink nigori sake is low in alcohol and has a melting and mellow sweetness so that you can feel the kindness of your mother and enjoy a blissful time.
The name, design, and concept all give the impression of a "Mother's Day gift"!

[Rice Wine]
〒250-0211
138-25 Oniyagi, Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture
HP:https://ricewine.co.jp/
HINEMOS Online Store:https://hinemos.tokyo/

[Moriyama Sake Brewery]
〒250-0211
138-25 Oniyagi, Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture
HP:https://moriyama-brewery.stores.jp/

[3rd place] Umegae Sake Brewery

Founded in 1787.
Our storehouse is located in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, which is famous as a shipbuilding town.
Since its founding, the building has been in use since the Edo period, and in 2002 seven buildings, including the main building, bottling plant, and former brewery, were registered as nationally registered tangible cultural properties.
The name ``Umegae'' was given by the lord of the Omura domain, ``Omura Junchin'', during the era of the 11th shogun Tokugawa Ienari.

Currently, Tetsuya Nagano is the 9th generation brewer at Umegae Sake Brewery, and Nagano's three brothers are working hard every day to make sake.
According to the brewer,Sake brewing is “just like raising a child”As you can see, a lot of time and effort is put into making Umegae Sake Brewery's sake.

We grow our rice in-house using famous water drawn from 300 meters underground in a land rich in nature, and we are particular about making small batches of rice, koji, yeast, etc. for each plant.
Also, during sake brewing,We place great importance on the parts of the process that are done by humans.、Feel it with your eyes, ears, and skin, and interact with alcohol.We directly feel the changes caused by growth and face the sake brewing process. 

This dedicated attitude paid off,We have won numerous awards, including the gold award at the National New Sake Appraisal and the Excellence Award at the Fukuoka Regional Taxation Bureau Appraisal for 6 consecutive years.

At Umegae Sake Brewery, we want as many people as possible to come into contact with sake, so we actively offer tours of the brewery, so why not experience the long history of the brewery and our meticulous sake brewing?♪

Recommended sake for Mother’s Day “Umegae Ginjoshu”

A soft-tasting Ginjo sake with a gentle aroma and refreshing flavor.
With its adorable pink label, this is a polite and warm sake unique to Umegae Sake Brewery, and is a must-try for your precious mother.

[Umegae Sake Brewery]
〒859-3237
317 Shiromamachi, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture
TEL: 0956-59-2311
FAX: 0956-59-2312
MAIL：umegae@blue.ocn.ne.jp
HP:https://www.umegae-shuzo.com/

[3rd place] Amabuki Sake Brewery

Founded in 1688.
The brewery is located in Miyaki-cho, Miyaki-gun, Saga Prefecture.The name "Amabuki" comes from the image of the majestic Mt. Amabuki that stands to the northeast of the brewery.

Amabuki Sake Brewery, which has a long history of 300 years, uses rice suitable for sake brewing, Omachi, Yamada Nishiki, and rice from Saga Prefecture, as well as mellow underground water from the Sefuri Mountains.

What is essential to Amabuki Sake Brewery's sake brewing is"Flower yeast"It is!
Yeast refers to microorganisms that play an important role in promoting the fermentation of alcohol.
Usually, sake yeast cultured from a strain isolated from moromi is used., Amabuki Sake Brewery uses flower yeast isolated from flowers.
Depending on the type of flower, there are truly unique varieties, with some having an elegant and strong flavor, and others having a fruity and sharp flavor.

The brewers, who are fascinated by the gifts of the earth and the blessings of nature, are serious about sake brewing and pursue the creation of delicious sake.

Sotaro Kinoshita, the 11th generation brewer of Amabuki Sake Brewery, was the first to pay attention to flower yeast.。
To President Kinoshita,I previously appeared on the online sake brewery study abroad program and heard various stories!
We also have a hands-on feature article, so be sure to check that out as well.♪

[Amabuki Sake Brewery, Miyaki Town, Saga Prefecture] Introducing the 11th generation brewer, President Sotaro Kinoshita!

There is another person from Amabuki Sake Brewery that we would like to introduce to you!

That's it! Shinji Kusaka is the chief brewer of Amabuki Sake Brewery.Commonly known as “Aniki”! !
It is he who was mentioned as Aniki in the ``voters' recommendations'' mentioned above.

“When it comes to hands-on, it’s Aniki!”It is no exaggeration to say that he is a highly recommended brewer.

Mr. Kusaka, who is so skilled that he set the record for the youngest brewer at the brewery he once worked at, has developed a strong passion for sake.Established the brand ``Kusaka Musou'' that bears his name.

As the name suggests, it is widely known in the sake industry as ``unparalleled,'' which means ``so superior that there is nothing comparable in the world.''

In 2019, we moved to Amabuki Sake Brewery and are pouring our heart and soul into creating the new Kusaka Muso.

During the hands-on session, I was fascinated by Aniki's passion and decided to support Aniki's activities at SAKE Club Fan!
Please see the project page below for more details!

[Kusaka Musou | Finest model "Ryuho" limited engraving label] The last treasure

Recommended sake for Mother’s Day “Amabuki Junmai Ginjo Sunflower Yeast”

How about some sunflower yeast sake with a lively and bright image for Mother's Day, which marks the beginning of summer?♪
Sunflower yeast isIt has a fresh fruity aroma and a refreshing taste.It is characterized by
We use Sake Komachi rice from Akita Prefecture as the raw material, resulting in a dry Junmai Ginjo with a sharp edge.
Present flower liquor instead of a bouquetIt's nice to do that too!

[Amabuki Brewery]
〒849-0113
2894 Higashio, Miyaki-cho, Miyaki-gun, Saga Prefecture
TEL: 0942-89-2001
HP:https://www.amabuki.co.jp/

What is the breakdown of the ranking respondents?

This time too, many people participated in the ranking. Thank you for participating!
Let's take a look at the breakdown of the respondents!

By age group

There is interest from a wide range of age groups.
Just like last time, people in their 50s make up the largest number of people, and it looks like they will continue to solidify their position, but there also seems to be room for growth among people in their 20s and 30s, so I'd like to keep an eye on their future momentum!

gender ratio

Since it was Mother's Day, I thought there would be a lot of responses from women, but most of the responses were from men, which shows that they know a lot about wonderful sake.

place of residence

We received responses from all over the country, with a large number of respondents from Kyushu.
It is also linked to the ranking results, and it seems that Kyushu's oshigura and oshisake will continue to attract more attention in the future.♪

Sake consumption frequency

There are many people who drink sake two or three days a week, and some who drink it every day, and it seems that everyone is enjoying their sake life at their own pace.

Summary

How about some Japanese sake recommended for Mother's Day?♪
If you include the content of the maintenance vote, all of them are attractive oshikura and oshisake, so it might be difficult to choose one (lol)

This time
[1st Place] Tokatsu Sake Brewery “Easy Sake”
[2nd place] Mori Sake Brewery "Hiran Nikomaru QUEEN", RiceWine & Moriyama Sake Brewery "HINEMOS REIJI for Mother's day"
[3rd place] Umegae Sake Brewery “Ginjo Sake”, Amabuki Sake Brewery “Amabuki Junmai Ginjo Sunflower Yeast”
This is the result.

It's filled with a variety of recommended points, from traditional alcoholic beverages to innovative alcoholic beverages, as well as new challenges and original alcoholic beverages.
Please refer to this ranking and give the perfect sake for Mother's Day!

We would like to continue to spread the word ``Oshizo culture'' through rankings.
Look forward to the next ranking♪

What alcohol would you recommend for Father's Day?

■Next theme: “Recommended restaurants for Father’s Day”
■Recruitment period:① Primary Oshizo voting period: May 20th to 23rd
② Final voting period: May 25th to 27th (everyone votes for the favorite brewery voted in ①)

“Then this is definitely the place to go!”If you think so, please join the ranking and vote!
We look forward to your vote!

How can I participate in the monthly ranking?

“I want to spread my Oshizo more!” “I want to share my Oshizo with other people!” etc.
If you are interested in the monthly recommended store ranking, you can easily vote by following the steps below.

Would you like to work together to create a ``Oshigura culture'' and boost the sake industry?

It doesn't matter how famous you are or what prefecture you live in.
We are looking forward to your vote.♪

■Monthly Oshizo ranking recruitment period
①Primary Oshizo voting period: From 20th to 23rd of every month
② Final voting period: 25th to 27th of every month (everyone votes for the favorite brewery voted in ①)
■Tally announcement: Announced on each SNS and website at the beginning of every month.
■Presentation location：
・Hands-on SAKE Instagram
・Aisake Cream Instagram
・Hands-on SAKE HP

STEP 1

Register Hands-on SAKE official LINE.

STEP 2

Open the "Monthly recommended brewery ranking" tab in the menu and tap "Vote for this month's recommended brewery ranking."

STEP 3

Enter the voting details for the primary storehouse.

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I discovered the deliciousness of Japanese sake and was completely hooked.
I would like to spread the culture of sake by all means.♪

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