A Beverage Like No Other
There are countless ways to enjoy SHEZEN. The simplest is on its own: sip it chilled from a stemless wine glass—or any glass you prefer. Over ice in a rocks glass is equally refreshing. For a sparkling option, fill a Collins glass with ice, add club soda, top with your favorite SHEZEN flavor, and lightly stir.
SHEZEN also elevates cocktails. Your mimosas and margaritas will never be the same; a splash of SHEZEN Shiso adds a luxurious twist to a gin and tonic.
Indulge creatively: drizzle SHEZEN over ice cream, enrich a velvety cheesecake, or stir into creamy yogurt. The possibilities are endless!
Our Story
Founded in 1868, Kitaoka Honten is a seventh-generation family brewery that has upheld traditional sake brewing for over 150 years. In 2000, the brewery began partnering with farmers across Japan to source fruit for a new style of sake, emphasizing sustainability by using unsold produce that would otherwise go to waste. To preserve the fruit’s natural freshness and juiciness, each piece is carefully washed, peeled, pitted, and hand-cut or diced. Through Joule heating sterilization, we retain the fruit’s vibrant color and authentic flavor.
Today, we bring SHEZEN to the world. Inspired by Shizen, the Japanese word for nature, SHEZEN reflects the essence of our family brewery in Yoshino, Nara Prefecture—a mountainous region and UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its temples, pilgrimage routes, and stunning natural landscapes. It’s a place where creativity and possibilities feel endless.
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