Hakata Hatanaka

Carefully selected five million stones from Fukui Prefecture were luxuriously brewed to bring out the original flavor of the rice. The deep deliciousness created by the harmony of aroma and taste.

The Chikugo River, the longest river in Kyushu, stretches 143 kilometers. In spring, rapeseed flowers bloom wildly along the embankments, and in summer, the river is lively with sweetfish fishing. The town of Tanushimaru, where Wakatake-ya is located, spreads along the middle reaches of this river. Abundant natural water springs from the gentle ridges of the Hinokuni Mountains, including the water of Mizunawa, becoming a rich natural blessing. From this abundant nature, the natural flavors of Wakatake-ya are born.

With a fruity aroma, the rich flavor of the rice spreads softly, making it a good introduction to sake! Perhaps that's why it has been loved since its release. It is a light and delicate sake, so when paired with food, the deliciousness doubles.

This is a pure rice ginjo made using 'Yamada Nishiki' polished up to 50%. It has a ginjo aroma reminiscent of tropical fruits, and when tasted, the umami of 'Yamada Nishiki' spreads abundantly, with a mild sweetness creating a well-balanced flavor. It is very popular among women! Recognized by a famous three-star chef in Paris, this product conveys the profound charm of sake! Available at the three-star establishment!

When you drink it with the typical sense of a pure brewing, you are first impressed by its high aroma. You can feel a delightful fruit scent reminiscent of white peach, based on a delicious apple flavor. However, the lack of heaviness is thanks to the skill of the brewer, Sumikawa. I am in awe of the exquisite balance and the way the aroma stands out.

Hatsukame Brewery was founded in the 12th year of the Kan'ei era (1636) in what is now Shizuoka City, and moved to present-day Okabe Town in the early Meiji period. Okabe Town flourished as a post town on the Tōkaidō Fifty-Three Stations, and Hatsukame has been cherished as a sake that heals the body and mind of travelers. The history of Hatsukame Brewery and ginjo sake is long, and in 1967, it began sales to commemorate winning first place in all competitions at the National Sake Competition held by Nagoya Bureau and Shizuoka Prefecture, which was sponsored by Tokyo University of Agriculture at the time.

Black koji fermentation. It has a solid body, and when mixed with hot water, you can enjoy a rich aroma and deep flavor. The steam rising from the glass tickles the nose with a fragrance that is refreshing and invigorating, just like the aftertaste. This is a refined version of the classic sweet potato shochu. Start with it mixed with hot water.

Made with carefully selected sweet potatoes and yellow koji. It is delicious when served on the rocks or with water. It has an aroma reminiscent of muscat grapes due to low-temperature fermentation, and when tasted, you can fully appreciate the sweetness and umami of the sweet potatoes. It is a shochu that fits well with a quiet bar counter.

Created with the thoughts of the 'creator', 'communicator', and 'drinker' in mind.

Carefully selected high-quality sweet potatoes (Kogane Sengan) are meticulously sorted, removing all unripe and damaged ones by hand. Additionally, the water used for preparation is natural water that springs from several hundred meters underground in the volcanic ash soil unique to Kagoshima Prefecture. The base original sake, which has been distilled and aged, is slowly rested, and finally blended with a strong-tasting young original sake, allowing it to be named 'Red Hare' (Sekitoba). By the way, 'Red Hare' is the name of a famous horse that appears in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, said to run a thousand miles in a day.

A sweet potato shochu from Yakushima made with the majestic natural spring water. It has a smooth taste that allows you to feel the flavor of the sweet potato.

Made in Heisei 20, this release uses 100% of the Tsurunashi Genji sweet potato.

A fruity dry wine with aromas of ripe tropical fruits and a hint of citrus, featuring a smooth and rich flavor reminiscent of pear and fig jam.

Features a soft dry white peach and a fresh mouthfeel reminiscent of sweet flowers, with a long finish in the mouth.

A vibrant dry wine with a well-balanced flavor and pleasant acidity. The finish leaves a fresh sensation.

Features a beautiful acidity and minerality that is hard to believe for a rich dry wine. The finish lingers in the mouth for a long time.

A well-balanced medium-bodied wine produced by a winery aiming for harmony with nature. A balanced bottle.

A juicy medium-bodied wine with aromas of black currant and cherry, along with a mint-like flavor...

A bottle with a smooth medium body, fruity notes reminiscent of grapes, and a jam-like ripeness, while also offering a clean mineral sensation.

A masterpiece that offers a long finish, fermented in full-bodied oak barrels, aged in new barriques, and further aged after blending, showcasing a wonderful harmony of two types of grapes.

Draft beer, highball, whiskey, wine, soft drinks, etc. are available.