Kokuryu Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. Commemorating the 220th anniversary of its founding, “Kokuryu 220th Anniversa ry 3-bottle set” released

[Kokuryu Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.] 220th Anniversary “Kokuryu 220th Anniversary 3-bottle set” released
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Kokuryu Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. Press release: November 15, 2024 “Kokuryu 220th Anniversary 3-piece set” released to commemorate 220th anniversary of founding Three
generations of “Kokuryu” expressing the history of Ginjo that has been inherited
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Kokuryu Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Kasuga Matsuoka, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui Prefecture/Representative Director: Naoto Mizuno; hereinafter referred to as “our company”) will celebrate its 220th anniversary in 2024. To commemorate this milestone, a special set of 3 Black Dragons will be released for a limited time from mid-December 2024. 220th anniversary commemorative product special site ​ ■Experience the history of Ginjo that has been passed down Since our founding in 1804 (Bunka 1), we have been brewing sake with quality first, based on the philosophy of “making good sake” that has been passed down through successive breweries. To coincide with this turning point, we focused on the three generations of breweries from Showa to Reiwa that are connected to the present day, and specially brewed “Kokuryu” that is inspired by each era. Sixth generation Yoshitaro Mizuno laid the foundation as a Ginjo brewery. Seventh generation Masato Mizuno established the Kokuryu brand. Naoto Mizuno, the 8th generation owner of Japanese sake, is working to create even more value in sake. Please come and experience the history of Kokuryu Sake Brewery. ■A design that powerfully expresses the three generations of “Black Dragon” The design was handled by Takashi Sato (Chairman and Representative Director of TSDO Co., Ltd.), who is active in graphic, product branding, and corporate CI, as well as package design for Lotte Xylitol Gum and Meiji Delicious Milk. . (The following is Takashi Sato’s comment)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/60612/5/60612-5-c928d1a583f3053ac609e49d847f5ec7-3900×3900.jpg We offer three original bottles with the same silhouette, based on Kokuryu’s black color. Kokuryu Sake Brewery is celebrating its 220th anniversary, and to commemorate the occasion, three special bottles of sake have been brewed in the image of the 6th generation, 7th generation, and the current 8th generation. The label uses a powerful brush stroke to express the word “harai.” What was purged from top to bottom. Exorcised from the bottom left to the top right. Exorcised from the bottom right to the top left. There are three types of exorcisms. This is an image of the marks made by each claw of the Black Dragon’s “three claws” mark (bottom of the image, mark in the center of the company flag) that has been used since the sixth generation. Kokuryu Sake Brewery carves out history supported by the claws of the dragon from three directions, and each sake is as if it is being exorcised by those three claws. The label design was then completed by overlapping the image of the sixth generation rebuilding the pillar vertically, and the seventh and eighth generation supporting and refining it further. The label takes the initials of Yoshitaro VI, Masato VII, and Naoto VII, and was written by Juichi Yoshikawa, a calligrapher who has been indebted to Kokuryu Sake Brewery for many years, and is included in the lower left corner as the signature. I did. As for the color, the whole thing is a black dragon base. The label uses a strong brush stroke and silver with a subdued luster, creating a combination of strength and calmness. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/60612/5/60612-5-fc334a1cd1098524b7c0b287cbef2a6f-3900×3382.jpg The black dragon’s “three claws” mark has been used since the sixth generation. Product details Rice used: 100% Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo Prefecture Rice polishing ratio: 40% Alcohol content: 17% Junmai Daiginjo sake *3 pieces in common Contents: 720ml x 3 bottles set Sales price: 66,000 yen (tax included) Release date: Released in mid-December Kuroryu Junmai Daiginjo Rokuyi
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/60612/5/60612-5-841b53a64172c224d2516dfd912e580f-2160×2700.jpg Based on the belief that “if you make good sake, people will support you”, the sixth generation brewer Yoshitaro Mizuno had such a strong passion that he became involved in sake brewing himself. His passion for Ginjo brewing is the foundation of Kokuryu, such as polishing rice white and producing sake even under control. The flavor expresses the power and potential of Ginjo sake at the time. The freshness of green apple and melon and the sweet scent of Wasanbon blend perfectly. A classic style with a smooth mouthfeel and a strong bitterness that tightens the flavor. Kuroryu Junmai Daiginjo Seven Sei
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/60612/5/60612-5-b58f046a7cfdb733204a0fe426e59a51-2160×2700.jpg “Daiginjo Ryu” was created by Masato Mizuno, the seventh generation owner, who studied wine in France and applied his aging techniques to sake, and became a pioneer in the commercialization of Daiginjo sake. Our thorough attention to detail in packaging has created and established the current Kokuryu brand. The flavor expresses the Kokuryu at the time, when it was beginning to be refined as a ginjo brewery. It features a fragrance that harmonizes the lushness of green apples and pears with the brightness of lilies. Straight and smooth acidity creates a stylish and elegant taste. Kuroryu Junmai Daiginjo Hachi-Nao
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/60612/5/60612-5-9a5ac6c4744af13e3f57d26fc02891c9-2160×2700.jpg While inheriting the sake brewing tradition of the seventh generation, Naoto Mizuno, the eighth generation, continues to explore new values ​​and promotes the fusion of tradition and innovation. We focus on improving the value of Japanese sake by refining traditional culture such as sake and sake vessels. Kokuryu Sake Brewery continues to communicate the blessings and climate of Hokuriku and Fukui in a unique way. The Kokuryu style inherited from successive generations has been sublimated and expressed with a new flavor. Aromas such as ripe banana, brown sugar, and almonds overlap to create a complex scent. The texture is soft, and the contrast between bitterness and sweetness creates a deep flavor. Available stores Our exclusive liquor stores nationwide (excluding some stores) Distributor page ( https://www.kokuryu.co.jp/distributors ) *Due to the limited quantity, there is a limit to the number sold at each store. Please contact the store directly for information on stock status and sales methods at each store.