石本酒造について: 想い

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A blossom of aesthetics in a single drop

The secret to our sake brewing is being bold, meticulous, and careful.
We remind ourselves daily of that truth to create sake that matches itself to the drinker before, during, and after meals, never weighing down the palate.
The single kanbai winter plum that braves the bitter cold and blossoms boldly in the early spring snow is the aesthetic heart of our approach to sake brewing.

A single kanbai blossom, a single drop of Kanbai sake...
Just like the kanbai blossom that radiates beauty at every age,
Ishimoto Sake Brewery will continue to provide the essence of Japanese sake for generations to come.

Ishimoto Sake Brewery's Mission

Brewing rich moments.
Contributing to the future of
sake and the community.

Our goal is to share the rich gifts of sake with as many people as possible and create more sake lovers.
Above all, we hope to give back to our hometown of Niigata for the natural blessings that have nurtured us.
That is Ishimoto Sake Brewery's mission.

Our Values

  • 1Match the drinker

    Rather than relying on particular characteristics, such as sweet or dry or more or less aromatic, we strive to create sake that never weighs on the palate, whether it’s drunk before, during, or after meals. It is perfect for savoring alone to enjoy the natural rice flavor, or as an accompaniment to food. We want to make a versatile sake that can be the star of the show or a supporting character.

  • 2Only products of the greatest care

    We aim to brew superior sake that does not stress the drinker. We gather the highest quality ingredients, prepare the optimal conditions, and use our carefully cultivated techniques to brew slowly and deliberately. The result is the birth of an ideal sake.

  • 3Balance between stubbornness and flexibility

    We preserve our tradition of bold, meticulous and careful brewing even as we try to share the love for sake with an ever-growing audience. At the same time, we brew new styles of sake to meet the needs of the modern age, as symbolized by Sai, which was developed with modern dining habits in mind.

  • 4Beyond generations and borders,
    for every day and special occasions

    Whether enjoying a drink alone, celebrating a special moment with loved ones, or sharing Japanese culture with friends overseas, Koshi no Kanbai is not limited by occasions or demographics. It is a sake for everyone, regardless of age, gender, location or nationality.

  • 5Connecting people

    Sake makes conversation easier and can be a wonderful tool to bring people together, even if they are not drinking. At Ishimoto Sake Brewery, we want to look beyond the category of liquor and make sake that can be a bridge connecting people.

  • 6Giving shape to our hometown love

    Ishimoto Sake Brewery was born from the simple desire to make sake for the hardworking local farmers to enjoy. We give thanks for the blessings of Kameda-go, such as the cold winter snowfall that brings so much clean, fresh water to the area, and seek to return the favor to our neighbors through sake brewing.

  • 7Repaying our debt to sake

    At Ishimoto Sake Brewery, we endeavor to share the pleasures of sake with as many people as possible so that they realize how can enrich their experiences. We are also aware of the problems alcohol can cause, and thus promote appropriate sake consumption that contributes to a healthy body and mind.

Journal

What drives Ishimoto's
sake brewing?
And what is it that we hope to
bring to the future of the world
and sake through our brewing?
"Believe in sake,
believe in the world."
That is the concept that unites
the ongoing initiatives and
new ideas we are now pursuing.

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