Our company will be releasing a limited quantity of "Ozeki Nada no Kiippon (2025 Nada Sake Research Association) 720ml bottle," a special junmai sake certified as a GI "Nada Gogo"* from the Nada Sake Research Association's unified brand product "Nada no Kiippon," which has been well received every year since its launch in 2011, from Friday, September 5, 2025.

What is "Nada no Kiippon"?

"Nada no Kiippon" is a unified brand product of the Nada Sake Research Association, an organization of sake brewers from the Nada Gogo and neighboring areas who work to improve sake brewing techniques. Using only rice produced in Hyogo Prefecture, this pure rice sake is brewed to take advantage of the characteristics of each company, with the aim of creating a new appeal for Nada sake and further promoting "Nada, the sake-producing region."
This year, seven breweries (Sawanotsuru, Kenbishi, Hakutsuru, Sakuramasamune, Hamafukutsuru, Hakushika, and Ozeki) will release their products simultaneously on Friday, September 5th.
Only the quality expressions approved by the sake quality inspection are displayed on the label so that customers can enjoy comparing the aroma and taste of each company. In addition, this year, all products are bottled in eco-friendly bottles made from over 90% recycled glass made from collected glass bottles.

Features of "Ozeki Nada no Kiippon"

"Ozeki Nada no Kiippon" is a special pure rice sake made using 100% "Inishie no Mai" sake rice, which is cultivated exclusively by Ozeki, and carefully brewed with Nada's famous water, "Miyamizu."
"Inishie no Mai" was developed by crossing "Hyogo Yumenishiki," a strain of "Yamada Nishiki," with "Waseda Ozeki," which Ozeki revived in 1996. This sake rice, which was registered as a variety in 2007 (registration number 14777), has a low protein content, resulting in a taste that is free of impurities and maximizes the natural flavor of the rice.
This year's "Ozeki Nada no Kiippon" takes advantage of the characteristics of "Inishie no Mai" to create a crisp sake that harmonizes a mellow aroma, the umami of rice, and a light taste. It is also ideal as a drink with meals, and can be enjoyed paired with a variety of dishes.

Ozeki Nada no Kiippon (2025 Nada Sake Research Society) 720ml bottled sake quality evaluation results

*Geographical indication “GI Nada Gogo”:(http://www.nadagogo.ne.jp/gi/）
This is a geographical indication system that protects sake made in Nada Gogo, designated by the National Tax Agency on June 28, 2018. Sake that bears the name "GI Nada Gogo" must meet the following production standards to guarantee the characteristics of the alcoholic beverage.

[Alcohol quality]
A sake with a harmonious balance of flavor elements and a clean aftertaste
【原料】
- Only domestically produced rice is used for the rice and rice koji.
-Only water sourced within the Nada Gogo region is used.
・Any ingredients other than alcohol must not be used in sake.
【製法】
Brewing, storage and bottling must be carried out within the Nada Gogo region.

Product Summary

・Product name: Ozeki Nada no Nama Ippon (2025 Nada Sake Research Society)
・Volume/Container: 720ml bottle
・Rank: Special Junmai sake (rice polishing ratio 70%)
・Alcohol content: 15%
・Sake meter value +3
・Total acidity 1.7
Ingredients: Rice (domestic), rice koji (domestic rice)
・Suggested retail price: 1,300 yen (excluding tax) / 1,430 yen (including tax)
Release date: Friday, September 5, 2025