SOGEN - ISHIKAWA PRÉFECTURE
Sogen Brewery is located at the northern tip of the Noto Peninsula, north of Ishikawa Prefecture on the west coast of Japan. Founded in 1768, it is the oldest brewery in the region. Sogen Shuzo is believed to be the birthplace of the Noto Toji Guild, one of the four major production streams in the country, reputed to be the source of sake with a powerful style and exuberant flavors. The production is ensured by Yukio Sakaguchi, a leading figure in the world of toji, recognized throughout the country as a true "sake master". His personality, his expertise and the many awards he has accumulated over the years make him a source of pride for the region. He continues to bring the Noto Ryu to life with the most beautiful energy, towards the young Tojis, but also by bringing his own variations of style to it on a daily basis.
Maekake is the traditional apron of the sake brewers, and each brewery has his own. Always blue in color, this tradition is five times secular. Here is the one from Sogen brewery in the locality of Ishikawa. The elegant Maekake of the Sogen brewery
A special cuvee from the Sogen Shuzo brewery bottled in March 2021. Its name evokes the azalea flower that blooms in Suzu, the town of Sogen. It is a dry and light sake, to be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature. The aromas of Yamamomo, the Japanese apricot, are accompanied by deeper notes of coffee and nuts. Sogen Shuzo Limited Edition...
A Junmaï Ginjo sake produced from the best quality “special A grade” Yamadanishiki from Hyogo. The nose is fresh and fruity, without excess, on melon and green apple. Fruits are present in mouth with just as much delicacy and fluidity, a caress. Pure and straight, elegant 宗玄純米吟醸 Samurai Princess...
An ultra-neat, rich and well-structured junmaï sake. A remarkably expressive nose for a junmaï-style sake, marked by fruity aromas of banana, pear, on cereal notes and lactic notes of fresh yogurt. Sword of samurai, rich, powerful, structured 宗玄純米 宗玄酒造（石川県） <span...
An expressive nose, on lactic and fruity notes, orange, apple. Nicely round and fruity in mouth, it becomes smooth and evolves into warm and spicy hints. A pleasant bitterness in the finish for this ultra popular sake in Ishikawa Prefecture. Kenzan is the quintessential thirst sake. Perfect for the Izakaya style ! <span...
An expressive nose, on lactic and fruity notes, orange, apple. Nicely round and fruity in mouth, it becomes smooth and evolves into warm and spicy hints. A pleasant bitterness in the finish for this ultra popular sake in Ishikawa Prefecture. Kenzan is the quintessential thirst sake. Perfect for the Izakaya style ! <span...
Sogen Shuzo's top-of-the-range cuvee, produced in honour of the Crown Prince, a great sake lover, whose visit was a great honour for the brewery. The best Yamadanishiki rice from Hyogo Prefecture is used, in combination with Okunoto water and the best toji techniques. The Samurai elite 宗玄...
