The basin in Aizu region perfect for rice production created award winning sake. “Naraman” brand only uses exceptionally grown rice from local farmers, underground water from Mt. Tsugamine recognized as top 100 sources of water selected by the Ministry of Environment, and the special yeast developed by Fukushima Prefecture. The result is this beautiful brew with modest aroma to highlight umami from the highest quality rice. Its simplistic design of the bottle reflects the bold confidence of the quality. A very few people recognize the brand but when they do, they know it’s best served at a lukewarm temperature.