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6062 KAKUREI Raw 鶴齢 特別純米 山田錦55 生原酒 - unpasteurised/undiluted - 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 1800ml 4921 KAKUREI Autumn 鶴齢 特別純米 山田錦55 冷卸(ひやおろし) 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 1800ml 4920 KAKUREI Autumn 鶴齢 特別純米 山田錦55 冷卸(ひやおろし) 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 720ml
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6062 KAKUREI Raw 鶴齢 特別純米 山田錦55 生原酒 - unpasteurised/undiluted - 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 1800ml 4921 KAKUREI Autumn 鶴齢 特別純米 山田錦55 冷卸(ひやおろし) 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 1800ml 4920 KAKUREI Autumn 鶴齢 特別純米 山田錦55 冷卸(ひやおろし) 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 720ml
[Limited Series. Unpasteurised, undiluted]

Yamada-Nishiki 100%, rice polishing rate : 55%, Tokubetsu-Junmai. It's a RAW type: Unpasteurised and undiluted. Rich taste with fine texture.
Autumn Release Tokubetsu-Junmai. Yamada-Nishiki 100%, rice polishing rate: 55%. Brewed last winter and aged during the summertime, all the elements have melded together into one harmonious body—this is the merit of maturation. It is suitable for both cold and warm temperatures. Autumn Release Tokubetsu-Junmai. Yamada-Nishiki 100%, rice polishing rate: 55%. Brewed last winter and aged during the summertime, all the elements have melded together into one harmonious body—this is the merit of maturation. It is suitable for both cold and warm temperatures.
B467 YUKIOTOKO 雪男 純米酒 青木酒造 新潟県 1800ml 4902 KAKUREI Aiyama Snow Aged 鶴齢 純米吟醸 愛山 雪室熟成 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 1800ml B466 KAKUREI Aiyama Snow Aged 鶴齢 純米吟醸 愛山 雪室熟成 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 720ml
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B467 YUKIOTOKO 雪男 純米酒 青木酒造 新潟県 1800ml 4902 KAKUREI Aiyama Snow Aged 鶴齢 純米吟醸 愛山 雪室熟成 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 1800ml B466 KAKUREI Aiyama Snow Aged 鶴齢 純米吟醸 愛山 雪室熟成 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 720ml
Yukiotoko(=Snow monster) is an Aoki-Shuzou's another label in dry style. Focuses on pure umami of rice and sharp finish. This Junmaishu is made from Miyama-Nishiki 100%, rice polishing rate : 60%. Good for both cold and hot temperature. A great standard for Sake drinkers. Rare and noble sake rice "Aiyama" by Kakurei: Aoki-Shuzou. This is a Junmai-ginjou: rice polishing rate 57%, aged in a snow chamber. "It has a classy sweet aroma, brightened by fine acidity and a sharp, dry finish. R5BY is the finest Aiyama produced by Kakurei. Rare and noble sake rice "Aiyama" by Kakurei: Aoki-Shuzou. This is a Junmai-ginjou: rice polishing rate 57%, aged in a snow chamber. "It has a classy sweet aroma, brightened by fine acidity and a sharp, dry finish. R5BY is the finest Aiyama produced by Kakurei.
B289 KAKUREI Sōjun 鶴齢 特別純米 爽醇 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 720ml B132 YUKIOTOKO Cup 雪男 純米酒 青木酒造 新潟県 180ml A267 BOKUSHI White Bottle 牧之 限定 大吟醸 生詰原酒 青木酒造 新潟県 720ml
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B289 KAKUREI Sōjun 鶴齢 特別純米 爽醇 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 720ml B132 YUKIOTOKO Cup 雪男 純米酒 青木酒造 新潟県 180ml A267 BOKUSHI White Bottle 牧之 限定 大吟醸 生詰原酒 青木酒造 新潟県 720ml
爽醇 (=Sōjun, refreshing and mellow) is a limited summer edition from Kakurei. Kakurei's artisan team packs richness and fruitiness in a lightweight body with smoothness and a refreshing finish. It uses 100% locally grown Koshi-Tanrei rice polished to a rate of 55% - Tokubetsu-Junmai. Cupzaké(Cup saké : ) is one of Japan’s great inventions. You can enjoy it anytime, anywhere, either cold and hot(you can just put it into hot water). Easy to carry, you don't need any other glassware or equipment like opener. Just pop the lid and enjoy. The size is 180ml, if that is not enough you just go to 2nd cup straightly. You can also reuse the cup.

Yukiotoko(=Yeti, Snow beast) is an Aoki-Shuzou's another label in dry style. Focuses on pure umami of rice and sharp finish. This Junmaishu is made from Miyama-Nishiki 100%, rice polishing rate : 60%. Good for both cold and hot temperature. A great standard for Sake drinkers.
The Yamada-Nishiki from Tojo can be likened to Pinot Noir from the Chambertin Grand Cru in Burgundy. Not only does it possess exceptional aroma and flavor, but it also has great ageing potential. This 37 series does not indicate a brewing year (BY), and it is typically released after about three years of ageing in snow chamber. Even after its release, we can expect long-term ageing. This sake is made to order.
6341 KAKUREI Raw 鶴齢 特別純米 瀬戸産雄町55 生原酒 - unpasteurized/undiluted - 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 1800ml 6584 KAKUREI Raw 鶴齢 特別純米 瀬戸産雄町55 生原酒 - unpasteurized/undiluted - 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 720ml 5754 KAKUREI Super Dry 鶴齢 純米超辛口 原酒 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 720ml
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6341 KAKUREI Raw 鶴齢 特別純米 瀬戸産雄町55 生原酒 - unpasteurized/undiluted -  青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 1800ml 6584 KAKUREI Raw 鶴齢 特別純米 瀬戸産雄町55 生原酒 - unpasteurized/undiluted -  青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 720ml 5754 KAKUREI Super Dry 鶴齢 純米超辛口 原酒 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 720ml
[Unpasteurised, undiluted]

R5BY Tokubetsu-junmai-shu made with Omachi rice from Seto as a raw version. Fresh, rich, thick and good structure. The nama genshu series (raw type) produced by Aoki Brewery is ultimately refined every year.
[Unpasteurised, undiluted]

R5BY Tokubetsu-junmai-shu made with Omachi rice from Seto as a raw version. Fresh, rich, thick and good structure. The nama genshu series (raw type) produced by Aoki Brewery is ultimately refined every year.
Super-Dry is one of the most popular bottle during the summer season. It offers a refreshing and fruity aroma, rich umami, smooth throat feel, and finishes with super dryness. Serve it well chilled or with ice cubes. Made from Miyama-Nishiki rice from Nagano, with a rice polishing rate of 60%, it’s a Junmai-shu and a “genshu” (undiluted, no water added).
6307 KAKUREI Raw 鶴齢 純米吟醸 生原酒 山田錦50 - unpasteurized/undiluted - 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 1800ml 4645 KAKUREI Raw 鶴齢 純米吟醸 生原酒 山田錦50 - unpasteurized/undiluted - 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 720ml A909 KAKUREI Yamahai 鶴齢 山廃純米 青木酒造 新潟県 1800ml
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6307 KAKUREI Raw 鶴齢 純米吟醸 生原酒 山田錦50 - unpasteurized/undiluted - 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 1800ml 4645 KAKUREI Raw 鶴齢 純米吟醸 生原酒 山田錦50 - unpasteurized/undiluted - 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 720ml A909 KAKUREI Yamahai 鶴齢 山廃純米 青木酒造 新潟県 1800ml
[Limited Series. Unpasteurised, undiluted]

Yamada-Nishiki 100%, rice polishing rate : 50%, Junmai-ginjou. It's a RAW type: Unpasteurised and undiluted. Rich and sophisticated.
[Limited Series. Unpasteurised, undiluted]

Yamada-Nishiki 100%, rice polishing rate : 50%, Junmai-ginjou. It's a RAW type: Unpasteurised and undiluted. Rich and sophisticated.
This is the only "Yamahai" among the series of Kakurei. Koshitanrei 70% rice polishing rate. / Release Date : 2020.11
A155 YUKIOTOKO 雪男 辛口 本醸造 青木酒造 新潟県 1800ml 4643 KAKUREI Raw 鶴齢 純米酒 山田錦65 生原酒 - unpasteurized/undiluted - 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 720ml B340 KAKUREI 鶴齢 特別純米 越淡麗55 - unpasteurized/undiluted - 生原酒 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 720ml
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A155 YUKIOTOKO 雪男 辛口 本醸造 青木酒造 新潟県 1800ml 4643 KAKUREI Raw 鶴齢 純米酒 山田錦65 生原酒 - unpasteurized/undiluted - 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 720ml B340 KAKUREI 鶴齢 特別純米 越淡麗55 - unpasteurized/undiluted - 生原酒 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 720ml
Yukiotoko(=Snow monster) is an Aoki-Shuzou's another label in dry style. Focuses on pure umami of rice and sharp finish. This Honjouzou is made from Gohyakumangoku and Koshiibuki, rice polishing rate : 65%. Good for both cold and hot temperature. A great standard for Sake drinkers. [Limited Series. Unpasteurised, undiluted]

Yamada-Nishiki 100%, rice polishing rate : 65%, Junmai-shu. It's a RAW type: Unpasteurised and undiluted. Powerful and rich body with backbone.
[Limited Brewing, unpasteurised, undiluted]

R5BY : Kakurei Limited Brewing Series #2 is Koshi-Tanrei 100% Tokubetsu-Junmai. Usually Koshi-Tanrei is selected to produce Ginjou or Dauginjou, Aoki-Shuzou controlled rice plishing rate to 55% for this cuveé and bottled without pasteurisation and dilution to focus on richness of this rice varietal. Gorgeous aroma, thick and rich on the palate, with long lasting, followed by dry finish.
A031 KAKUREI Raw 鶴齢 純米吟醸 五百万石50 生原酒 - unpasteurized/undiluted - 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY(2023-4) 720ml A445 KAKUREI Raw Cloudy Fizz 鶴齢 純米酒 にごり酒 生原酒 Unpasteurized/Undiluted 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 1800ml 6012 KAKUREI Raw Cloudy Sparkling 鶴齢 純米酒 にごり酒 生原酒 Unpasteurized/Undiluted 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 720ml
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A031 KAKUREI Raw 鶴齢 純米吟醸 五百万石50 生原酒 - unpasteurized/undiluted - 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY(2023-4) 720ml A445 KAKUREI Raw Cloudy Fizz 鶴齢 純米酒 にごり酒 生原酒 Unpasteurized/Undiluted 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 1800ml 6012 KAKUREI Raw Cloudy Sparkling 鶴齢 純米酒 にごり酒 生原酒 Unpasteurized/Undiluted 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 720ml
[Limited Brewing, unpasteurised, undiluted]

R5BY : Kakurei Limited Brewing Series #1 this year is Gohyakumangoku 100%, rice polishing rate : 50%, Junmai-Ginjou. It's a RAW type: Unpasteurised and undiluted. Sweet aroma, round attack, fresh, and rich. Comfortable bitterness gives complexity and refreching feeling to the taste, and sharp dryness in the finish.
[Freshly brewed, unpasteurised, undiluted, Cloudy & Sparkling]

Cloudy version of first press of first "moromi" of this season. Bottled with "moromi" and fermented in the bottle. It is a lightly sparkling Sake. Unpasteurised, undiluted, unfiltered.
[Freshly brewed, unpasteurised, undiluted, Cloudy & Sparkling]

Cloudy version of first press of first "moromi" of this season. Bottled with "moromi" and fermented in the bottle. It is a lightly sparkling Sake. Unpasteurised, undiluted, unfiltered.
B332 KAKUREI Raw 鶴齢 純米酒 しぼりたて 生原酒 - Unpasteurized/Undiluted - 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 720ml A830 KAKUREI YEARS BOTTLE 2023 鶴齢 純米大吟醸 雄町40 青木酒造 新潟県 720ml B245 KAKUREI Snow Aged 鶴齢 純米大吟醸 雪室 青木酒造 新潟県 VINTAGE 2017 720ml
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B332 KAKUREI Raw 鶴齢 純米酒 しぼりたて 生原酒 - Unpasteurized/Undiluted - 青木酒造 新潟県 R5BY 720ml A830 KAKUREI YEARS BOTTLE 2023 鶴齢 純米大吟醸 雄町40 青木酒造 新潟県 720ml B245 KAKUREI Snow Aged 鶴齢 純米大吟醸 雪室 青木酒造 新潟県 VINTAGE 2017 720ml
[Freshly brewed, unpasteurised, undiluted]

First press of first "moromi" of this season. Freshly bottled without pasteurisation, dilution or filtration. Locally grown "Koshi-Tanrei", rice polishing rate : 60%, Junmai-shu.
[2023 Vintage / Art Label]

Aoki Shuzou's "Years Bottle" is the project for the coming 100 years, to aim to create a new value of Japanese culture by integration of Sake and Japanese modern art. Released once a year, and label will be drawn by Japanese artists. 2023's label is drawn by artist Terazaki Yuriko. This cuvee is Junmai-daiginjou, Omachi 40% rice polishing rate, aged in snow cellar.
Aoki-Shuzou carefully selects only the best saké which has good ageing potential every year and reserves for long-ageing in snow chamber. The vintage 2017 Junmai-Daiginjou had been released after 5 years ageing. The snow ageing in the snow chamber gave the saké a softer taste and smoother mouthfeel. Yamada-Nishiki 100%, rice polishing rate : 37%.
B131 KAKUREI 鶴齢 純米吟醸 越淡麗 青木酒造 新潟県 720ml A434 KAKUREI YEARS BOTTLE 2022 鶴齢 純米大吟醸 雄町48 青木酒造 新潟県 720ml 6413 YUKIOTOKO 雪男 純米酒 青木酒造 新潟県 720ml
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B131 KAKUREI 鶴齢 純米吟醸 越淡麗 青木酒造 新潟県 720ml A434 KAKUREI YEARS BOTTLE 2022 鶴齢 純米大吟醸 雄町48 青木酒造 新潟県 720ml 6413 YUKIOTOKO 雪男 純米酒 青木酒造 新潟県 720ml
Locally grown "Koshi-Tanrei" 100%, rice polishing rate : 55%, Junmai-ginjou. Water is from Mt. Makihata. This Kakurei's standard label embodies Terroir of Niigata. Good for both chilled and warm/hot. [2022 Vintage / Art Label]

Aoki Shuzou's "Years Bottle" is the project for the coming 100 years, to aim to create a new value of Japanese culture by integration of Sake and Japanese modern art. Released once a year, and label will be drawn by Japanese artists. 2022's label is drawn by artist Otake Ayana. This cuvee is Junmai-daiginjou, Omachi 48% rice polishing rate, aged in snow cellar.
Yukiotoko(=Snow monster) is an Aoki-Shuzou's another label in dry style. Focuses on pure umami of rice and sharp finish. This Junmaishu is made from Miyama-Nishiki 100%, rice polishing rate : 60%. Good for both cold and hot temperature. A great standard for Sake drinkers.
A076 KAKUREI 鶴齢の梅酒 純米吟醸仕込み 青木酒造 新潟県 720ml
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A076 KAKUREI 鶴齢の梅酒 純米吟醸仕込み 青木酒造 新潟県 720ml
Premium Umeshu. Usually Umeshu is made of Ume, liquor(distilled. shochu etc) and sugar. Kakurei Umeshu is made of Ume and Junmai Ginjou. Super refined, natural sweetness. Released once a year with limited quantity. Good for both cold temperature and hot temperature.
   
 
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Kakurei 鶴齢 - 300 years

Established in 1717 in an area with the heaviest snowfall in Niigata Japan, Aoki-shuzou has been brewing classy sake. Their Daiginjou is one of the top-ranked artisanal authentic sake in Japan, and their popular editions are most loved at home and at restaurant in Niigata as a premium brand.

Pioneer of "Raw Type" - Unfiltered, Unpasteirized and Undiluted

Generally, sake is pasteurized twice to stabilize the quality, added some water to make the texture smooth, and filtered to make sake clear. However, thanks to the development of transportation technology and improvement of sake making, today Raw type(unfiltered, unpasteirized and undiluted) sake is getting popular in Japan and even in foreign countries. Actually, Aoki-shuzou is well known as a pioneer of this Raw type. In the 90’s, it was still difficult to distribute Raw type in the market, but Aoki-shuzou had successfully set about commercialization of it in 1998. Then, in mid 2010's Aoki-shuzou's Raw Sake had achieved kind of perfection.

Go Further

Sake is made by the finest techniques among all fermented products in the world. "Parallel multiple fermentation", "Distilled alcohol added", "Pasteurization", "Adding water"... all these traditional techniques have been refined continuously since 8th century. Needless to say, Aoki-shuzou possesses all these traditional techniques. Although they have played the role of top runner of Raw type sake making for these 20 years, now they go back to the basics yet again and are trying to integrate traditional skills and modern techniques to make higher level of sake. Obviously Kakurei is getting more preciseness and delicacy year by year. Aoki-shuzou never stops, and Kakurei goes further.

Snow Cellar

Today many breweries implement temperature control by refrigerator or air-conditioning for their cellar. But, those electric systems cannot provide stable temperature. The temperature goes up and goes down in cycles with noise and vibration.

Aoki-shuzou built "snow cellar" to store sake without electricity. This eco-drive snow cellar is an ideal facility for long-term and low temperature ageing. The cellar is kept at 5℃ throughout the year stably, then Kakurei is polished calmly and little by little without any stress, and unnecessary factors are shaved off from sake. Niigata is an area of heavy snowfall, and Aoki-shuzou cleverly utilizes this unlimited nature's bounty with free of charge, and feedback to the collaboration between nature and human, called sake.






WAGO - Harmonization

Sake brewing cannot be completed alone. There is the chief brewer and young brewers devoting great time and effort, farmers growing rice crops carefully and respectfully, liquor shop and restaurant keepers full of passion and thoughtfulness and the habitual Kakurei Drinkers. We cannot have done it without the “wago” (harmonization) of all of the people above. It has been almost 300 years since
Aoki-shuzou has started brewing Kakurei. We highly appreciate all the constant patronage that has helped us continue to brew sake every year for this long without closing for even a year. We will do our utmost to brew good sake to meet your expectations in the years to come. We wish you happiness from the mountainous Uonuma and hope you will be able to continue enjoying great sake. (by Aoki-shuzou)