Takara Shuzo is releasing an autumn-winter limited product, "Sho Chiku Bai" Kanzake, in a 1.8L paper carton, nationwide from September 29, 2026 (Tuesday).
Aimed at the autumn-winter season, when demand for kanzake (warmed sake) rises, this limited-edition release from the "Sho Chiku Bai" brand blends two sake qualities — a rich, umami-forward profile and a crisp, clean one — in careful balance. The result is a sake that shows off a rich, flavorful taste when warmed, paired with a clean aftertaste that doesn't tire the palate. Coming in a paper carton, it's designed to make warmed sake easy to enjoy at home. It also pairs well with seasonal ingredients such as autumn flavors and winter hot pot dishes, making it a casual choice as an accompaniment to meals.
The package design uses a warm, maroon (enji) base color with an illustration of rising steam and a sake vessel, expressing the warmth unique to kanzake along with the character of Japanese sake.
Through the release of "Sho Chiku Bai" Kanzake, Takara Shuzo aims to boost demand for Japanese sake in the autumn and winter months while continuing to grow the "Sho Chiku Bai" brand.
Product Overview
Product name: "Sho Chiku Bai" Kanzake
Category: Japanese sake
Sake quality: Sake Meter Value (nihonshu-do) +4 / Acidity 1.3
Alcohol content: 13% or more but less than 14%
Ingredients: Rice (domestic), rice koji (domestic rice), brewer's alcohol, sugars / acidulant
Best-by period: 12 months
Volume / container: 1.8L / paper carton
Packaging: Cardboard case of 6 cartons
Suggested retail price (tax excluded): ¥1,399
Sales area: Nationwide
Release date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
