Tasting and Pairing
It offers a gentle sweetness layered with rice-derived umami, while rich aromas reminiscent of lychee and melon emerge from the Wakocha (Japanese black tea). With fresh tea-leaf aromas and well-balanced acidity, it finishes clean and smooth.
Food Pairing
Peach compote, Apple pie
Best served at
5℃ (also enjoyable on the rocks)
Best served in
Flute glass or rocks glass
Specifications
Alcohol
6
%
Polishing Ratio
60
%
Rice
Ingredients: Rice, Tea Leaves, Rice Koji
Water
Retail Price
¥2,500 (500ml)
Prizes & Awards
The Brewery
“Akiu Heart Rock Sake” is a new sake brewery founded by the Isawa father-and-son team, formerly of Katsuyama Brewery.
The father, Heizo Isawa, serves as Chairman, and his son, Heiki Isawa, as President. The project started in 2024.
With the motto “crafting a new generation of sake for the future,” they respect traditional sake brewing while creating modern, innovative styles that go beyond convention.
The name “Akiu Heart Rock” comes from a heart-shaped hollow in Akiu stone, which can be seen from Rairaikyo Gorge, a famous scenic spot in the Akiu area of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.
Rairaikyo is known for its clear river, dramatic rock formations, and its location near Akiu Onsen. The Natori River, a first-class river flowing from the renowned Akiu Great Falls, also runs through this area, making it one of Sendai’s most popular tourist destinations.
Currently, Akiu Heart Rock Sake brews its sake at the facilities of Asakan Shuzo in Miyagi Prefecture. Looking ahead, the team aims to brew in Akiu itself in the near future.
Brewery Name
Akiu Heart Rock Sake
Founded
2024
Generation
1st
Location
Higashi-Katsuyama, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi prefecture
Brewmaster
Heiki Isawa
President
Heiki Isawa
