There are sakes that can only be bought in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. 8 selections including Kuheiji local sake and Chita

The Aichi area, where manufacturing and commerce are thriving, is also famous as a producer of alcohol, producing a wide variety of alcoholic beverages. Aichi Prefecture's alcohol culture has a surprisingly long history, and it continues to grow even today.
This time, we will be talking about the alcohol situation in Aichi and introducing popular brands and recommended alcohol . We will also introduce alcohol that is unique to Nagoya and limited edition alcohol, so please use this as a reference when choosing your alcohol.

Including popular sake from the Nagoya area! The alcohol situation in Aichi Prefecture

Aichi Prefecture has been a place where sake brewing has been practiced for a long time.

Aichi Prefecture is said to be a land with a long history of sake culture . Although the origins of sake brewing in Aichi are unclear, there are records that sake brewing was already taking place in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. Aichi Prefecture is geographically close to the Kansai region, and it is said that sake brewing techniques developed in Nada, Fushimi, and Kyoto were introduced to the prefecture at a relatively early stage .
Aichi Prefecture is also famous as a place where warlords of the Sengoku period made their names. Many of these warlords and feudal lords were lovers of sake, and sake brewing in Aichi has developed along with history . There are many brands of sake brewed in Aichi that have grown up based on tradition. There are many particular breweries and brands, so if you're a sake lover, this is an area you should definitely check out.

There are many up-and-coming brands and alcoholic beverages that utilize cutting-edge technology.

Aichi sake does not just stick to tradition. While valuing its old history and traditions, new brands are constantly being born and new techniques are being developed, which can be said to be a characteristic of sake brewing in Aichi .
Aichi produces many sake brands that are popular overseas , including some up-and-coming brands . Some of these brands are recognized both domestically and internationally, and are on par with three-star Michelin restaurants.
Aichi sake has its own concept, aim, and commitment from each brewery, so you can enjoy comparing different sakes. Overall, there are many rich, sweet sakes , and many that allow you to experience the quality of the rice.

The Chita Distillery, where grain whiskey is made, is also famous.

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Aichi Prefecture has a developed alcohol culture other than sake as well. Particularly famous is Suntory's Chita Distillery on the Chita Peninsula.
Chita Distillery mainly produces grain whiskey . Suntory is particular about carefully crafting grain whiskeys called silent spirits in addition to malt whiskeys . Chita grain liquor is also used in popular blended whiskeys such as Hibiki. They have also released a whiskey called "Suntory Chita" that is blended only with Chita grain, and it has gained immense popularity.

Locally produced unique alcoholic drinks such as red miso beer

Aichi Prefecture also has sake breweries that make use of local specialties, traditions, and culture. For example, there is a local beer called "Nagoya Red Miso Lager" that uses Nagoya's red miso, and "Ieyasu B" that has an illustration of Ieyasu on the label . These alcoholic beverages are very popular as souvenirs that can only be found in Aichi.
Plums are also widely cultivated in the Chita Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture, and plum wine made from Chita plums is highly acclaimed.

Top 8 popular alcoholic drinks recommended in Aichi Prefecture

1st place: Brewer Kuheiji Junmai Ginjo Yamada Nishiki EAU DU DÉSIR

• Type of sake: Japanese sake (junmai ginjo)
• Manufacturer: Banjo Brewery
• Alcohol content: 16-17%
• Price: 720ml 2,200 yen (tax included)

Brewer Kuheiji is a brand of sake produced by Banjo Brewery in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. It is a relatively new brand, having been released in 1997, and is produced under Kuheiji Kuno, the 15th generation of the brewery.
The drinks, made with the theme of "elegance," have a clear flavor that is suitable for drinking from a wine glass, and are rated so highly that they are included on the wine lists of three-star restaurants .
Brewer Kuheiji has a wide lineup. Among them, EAU DU DÉSIR means "water of hope". They are so talented that they won the French Sommelier Competition, and they have an excellent balance of floral aroma and acidity .

2nd place: Suntory Chita

• Type of alcohol: Grain whiskey
• Manufacturer: Suntory
• Alcohol content: 43%
• Price: 700ml 4,400 yen (tax included)

Suntory Chita is a grain whiskey characterized by its light taste. It is a more static whiskey than malt whiskey, with a refreshing taste and a slight sweetness.
Its pure and smooth flavor is especially delicious when made into a highball. Highballs made in Chita are affectionately known as "Chita Highballs," and have few impurities, making them perfect for drinking with meals.
This popular whiskey can be purchased at convenience stores, etc. It is also available in mini bottles such as 180ml, making it easy to try.

3rd place: Nito Junmai Daiginjo Omachi 48

• Type of sake: Japanese sake (Junmai Daiginjo)
• Manufacturer: Maruishi Brewery
• Alcohol content: 16%
• Price: 720ml 1,936 yen (tax included), 1,800ml 3,871 yen (tax included)

Nito is a sake made in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, based on the concept of "He who chases two rabbits catches both." As the name suggests, it is characterized by a good balance of opposing elements such as taste and aroma, sourness and umami, heavy and light, sweet and spicy .
The label with the logo of two rabbits facing each other is very cute, and it is popular as a souvenir or gift. Nito Junmai Daiginjo Omachi 48 is a sake made from Omachi rice polished to 48% and has an aromatic and mellow aroma.

4th place: Kunimori Super Special Selected Kunimori Daiginjo

• Type of alcohol: Japanese sake (Daiginjo)
• Manufacturer: Nakano Sake Brewery
• Alcohol content: 15%
• Price: 720ml 2,800 yen (tax included), 1,800ml 6,093 yen (tax included)

Kunizakari is a traditional sake made in Handa City, Aichi Prefecture. It has a wide lineup, and its Daiginjo sake in particular is highly regarded, and has the potential to win a gold medal at the National New Sake Tasting Competition .
In addition to daiginjo sake, there are other varieties such as doburoku and nigori sake, so you can choose according to your taste. There are also sakes with lower alcohol content, so be sure to check them out.

5th place: Kinshachi Beer

• Type of alcohol: Beer
• Manufacturer: Morita Kinshachi Beer Co., Ltd.
• Alcohol content: 5-7%
• Price: 330ml bottle approx. 380 yen (tax included)

Kinshachi Beer is a Nagoya craft beer that was founded in 1996. They develop original beers that are suited to the Japanese climate, food culture, and tastes while preserving the essence of beer.
The Kinshachi Beer series includes the standard lineup of "Pilsner," "Alt," and "IPA," as well as Aichi-style flavors such as "Nagoya Red Miso Lager." With a rich flavor, you'll definitely be hooked once you try it.

6th place: Horaisen Liqueur - Plum wine made with homemade shochu

• Type of alcohol: Plum wine (liqueur)
• Manufacturer: Sekiya Brewery
• Alcohol content: 14%
• Price: 720ml 1,540 yen (tax included)

Horaisen is a brand of sake produced by Sekiya Brewery Co., Ltd. In addition to sake, Sekiya Brewery also produces a wide variety of other alcoholic beverages, one of which is plum wine liqueur.
Houraicho (now Shinshiro City) in Aichi Prefecture is famous for its plums , and is especially known for producing green plums that are perfect for making plum wine. The Houraisen brand of plum wine is characterized by the use of locally grown plums.
It is made by steeping it in shochu distilled specifically for plum wine, and has a dry taste with less sugar, making it hard to get tired of. There are also several other plum wines in the lineup, such as plum wine made with ripe plums and green shiso plum wine, so we recommend trying them all .

7th place: Chochin Nama Nama Aged 5055 Junmai Ginjo

• Type of sake: Japanese sake (junmai ginjo)
• Manufacturer: Chochin Sake Brewery
• Alcohol content: 18%
• Price: 1,800ml 4,070 yen (tax included)

Chochin is a sake made using underground water from the Kiso River. It is a brand that pays particular attention to the processing of its ingredients, and is characterized by a taste that combines umami and sourness.
Among them, sake wrapped in newspaper is very popular due to its strong visual impact. "Chochin Nama Nama Aged 5055 Junmai Ginjo" is a seasonal nama aged sake, perfect for those looking for a delicious sake that is typical of Aichi .

8th place: Aichi Craft Whisky Kiyos

• Type of alcohol: Blended whiskey
• Manufacturer: Kiyosu Sakura Brewery
• Alcohol content: 45%
• Price: 500ml 3,300 yen (tax included)

Craft Whisky Kiyos is a whiskey brand produced by Kiyosu Sakura Brewery in Aichi Prefecture. Kiyosu Sakura Brewery is a traditional sake brewery founded in 1853, and has been producing sake such as "Onikoroshi" sake and "Eenamo" shochu.
Aichi Craft Whisky Kiyos is a whiskey that makes use of the sake brewing techniques that have been cultivated over the years. This whiskey uses sake yeast and is aged in oak barrels for five years, resulting in a rich, full-bodied flavor.

Be sure to check out the limited edition and alcoholic beverages that can only be purchased in Nagoya

Aichi Prefecture is home to the large city of Nagoya, which attracts many tourists from all over the country. Nagoya has limited edition souvenirs that can only be purchased in Nagoya, and there are also Nagoya-exclusive and Aichi-exclusive alcoholic beverages .
From here on, we will introduce some limited edition sakes. If you are visiting Nagoya or Aichi, be sure to check them out.

Horaisen Junmai Ginjo "Tobi"

My loot this time is the Centrair brand Horaisen, which can only be bought at Chubu Centrair International Airport (Centrair). Horaisen Junmai Ginjo, Junmai Daiginjo "Tobi" and Centrair label Horaizumi Junmai Drypic.twitter.com/aB94yU5b6N

— Bear_sho (@jkumacis) May 29, 2018

• Type of alcohol: Japanese sake (junmai ginjo)
• Manufacturer: Sekiya Brewery
• Alcohol content: 15%
• Price: 300ml 880 yen

Horaisen Junmai Ginjo "Tobi" is a sake from Sekiya Brewery's Horaisen brand, an original brand of Chubu Centrair International Airport . It can be purchased at the sake corner of the Meihinkan on the 3rd floor of Terminal 1.
In addition to Junmai Ginjo, they also have Junmai Daiginjo, which is a popular souvenir. Drinking it chilled will allow you to enjoy the flavor and aroma even more.

Kamewaka Shochu Tokoname Ware Pot 25%

A very popular product! A local specialty of Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture.
Kamewaka Shochu Tokoname-yaki debuts ahead of the rest of the country!
Limited quantity, perfect as a souvenir. pic.twitter.com/BlX0uncipm

— Tahara Bussan Center Kamewaka Shochu (@taharakamewaka) June 2, 2017

• Type of alcohol: Sweet potato shochu
• Manufacturer: Kamewaka Shochu
• Alcohol content: 25%
• Price: 720ml 7,700 yen (tax included)

Kamewaka Shochu is a genuine shochu from Tahara, Aichi Prefecture. It is made from sweet potato shochu made from Beniazuma potatoes that are organically grown without pesticides in the warm climate, and has a rich, sweet flavor.
This is a limited edition product of Kamewaka Shochu, put into a Tokoname ware jar made in Tokoname City. Tokoname ware is all handmade, and the quality is such that you will want to display it.

What are some popular snacks to pair with Aichi Prefecture's alcohol?

Aichi, which has developed as a commercial and logistics center, has a wide variety of gourmet foods. From here, we will introduce Aichi gourmet foods that are perfect as snacks to go with your drinks.

Miso cutlet

Miso katsu is a standard snack in Nagoya and is also recommended as a side dish for rice. Nagoya miso katsu is accented with soybean miso and often has a sweet and rich flavor . The strong flavor of the katsu goes particularly well with a refreshing highball or homemade beer. It is a standard dish at restaurants, set meal restaurants, and even at home, so it can be enjoyed anywhere.

Deep fried chicken wings

Deep-fried chicken wings served with a sweet sauce is a standard Nagoya dish. It is one of the so-called Nagoya dishes and is also a good snack to go with alcohol.
In addition to making it at home, there are also frozen versions that are easy to eat. They are also popular as mail-order gifts, so if you have purchased some Nagoya sake, why not try them out?

Aichi alcohol, such as rare sake and whiskey, is also popular at specialty stores

Aichi has many highly rated bottles of sake, including hard-to-find sake and popular whiskey. Such Aichi sake receives stable valuations in the specialized purchase market.
If you have unopened Aichi sake and have no plans to drink it in the future, consider using a sake buying specialist store . If you ask a sake buying specialist store to appraise your sake, you may be able to turn your unwanted sake into cash.
At Linkus, a specialty alcohol purchase store, we are currently focusing on purchasing alcohol from Aichi Prefecture. We can provide consultations on the appraisal and purchase of popular Japanese sake such as "Joushibito Kuheiji, " whiskey such as "Chita," and any other alcohol. There is no appraisal fee and we also offer mail-order purchases , so please feel free to contact us.
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What did you think of the sake from Aichi Prefecture that we introduced to you?
The appeal of alcohol can be fully appreciated by tasting it. If you are interested in Aichi alcohol, this is your chance to try it. Aichi alcohol has a wide variety of brands, from familiar to rare. Try tasting and comparing the different types to find the one that suits you best.