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 bustling with sweetfish fishing. The town of Tanushimaru, where Wakatake-ya is located, spreads along the middle reaches of this river. From the gently undulating earthen ridges of the Minou Mountains, abundant natural spring water flows, becoming the rich natural blessing of water. This rich nature gives rise to the natural flavors of Wakatake-ya.

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's 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 mellow 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 delicious apple base with a charming fruity scent reminiscent of white peach. 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, to commemorate winning first place in all sake competitions, including the National Sake Competition hosted by Tokyo University of Agriculture, we began its release.

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 fruit due to low-temperature fermentation, and when tasted, you can fully appreciate the sweetness and umami of the sweet potatoes. We aimed for a shochu that fits well at 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 (Shirasu Plateau). The base original sake, which has been distilled and aged, is slowly rested, and finally blended with a strong-flavored young original sake, earning the product the name 'Red Hare'. Incidentally, 'Red Hare' refers to a famous horse from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, said to run a thousand miles in a day.

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

Made in Heisei 20, from this release onwards, the usage ratio of 'Tsurunashi Genji' sweet potatoes is 100%.

A fruity dry wine with aromas of ripe tropical fruits and a hint of citrus fruits, 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 good balance 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 coexistence with nature. A balanced bottle.

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

This wine has a smooth medium body with 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 splendid harmony of two types of grapes.

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