59醸

Release on June 15th59 sets Limited

59JO“GOKUJO”

First-Rate Sake for the World

There are five sake brewery heirs in Nagano, who were born in the 59th year of the Showa era (1984). 59Jo“Gokujo” is the group these five men formed, who are partners as much as rivals. The name is a combination of their birth year and the Japanese word 極上 meaning “something that is the best of its kind.” And thusly so, they persevere in their goal to brew alcohol of the highest quality and shape the future of sake.

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北光政宗HOKKO MASAMUNE

“Sword of the Northern Lights”Like finding Ursa Major twinkling in the winter night sky. A sharp, dry taste - almost as if a blade itself.

Inspired by Spain

For Spain, which has a passionate culture and festival, we prepared Sake from the same kind of district which has so called Japanese number 1 fire festival “Nozawa Dousojin Matsuri”.
The best paring dish we recommend is Hammon Iberico, which has a melty mouthfeel, a mellow aroma and a long umami finish. Enjoy the Hokko Masamune which has snow-like softness and sharpness taste together with it.

勢正宗IKIOI MASAMUNE

Ikioi Masamune “Spirit Blade”Like koi drifting through a pond in a Japanese garden. Refreshing, with a well-rounded sweetness.

Inspired by Italy

For Italy, which has lots of delicious fruits, we propose the district matching with Nakano city, Nagano prefecture which has the specialty of fruit trees. This Sake wraps the flavor of all the Umami of natural ingredients.
Caprese can be the best dish, which has a delicious combination of umami ingredients, goes well with Ikioi Masamune, which has a soft sweetness and a clear aftertaste.

積善SEKIZEN

Almost as if you’re in an English garden – the vivid pretty little roses in the wild.Experience the gentle flavors of hills and fields.

Inspired by UK

For UK, we present “Sekizen” the brewery that brews sake using the flower yeast of “vine rose”which is the motif of England's national flower. It was highly evaluated by the British Embassy as “it seems to praise the national flower of our country.”
The fish and chips that everyone knows can be the best pairing dish with Sekizen which has a refreshing sweetness like ramune and a strong acidity. It also matches wine vinegar and makes you feel a different taste from beer.

本老の松MOTOOI NO MATSU

Motooi no matsu “Ancient Pine”Like a great pine that heals the mind and soul of a weary traveler who happens upon it. A warmth wrapped in jubilation.

Inspired by Germany

For Germany, we present “Motooi no matsu” the best evaluated Sake at our tasting event in Japan.His personality is unornamented and Straightforward like the image of Germany we have.It can be told this sake is a drink for schnitzel! It has enough profound taste and the sharpness of the aftertaste, to match with the German meat dishes.
Enjoy the sake brewed only with “rice and water” without adding anything like German beer.

福無量FUKUMURYO

Fukumuryou “Vast Fortune”Soft, clear fruity tones with a silky smoothness.

Inspired by France

For France, the country which has an art and wine deep culture. We present “Fukumuryo” the sake brewed by listening to classical music. He has a career as a music teacher also.
It has the richness and soft Umami which can be matched with the cheese like Cmanbel.
Designed to draw comparison between the classic artistic history of France and the long history of Sake in Japan. Enjoy the new possibility of the paring with sake and cheese.

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