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Ichishima Sake

Niigata sake since 1790, poured in Commack for decades.

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The story

The story behind Ichishima

Ichishima was founded in 1790 by Hidematsu Ichishima in Shibata, a castle town in Niigata Prefecture, a region whose snowmelt and rice set the standard for clean, crisp sake. The brewery works in the Echigo toji style with local Gohyakumangoku, Koshiibuki and Koshitanrei rice and soft water from the Kajikawa River.

In 1979 the house's own Kazuko Shiiya became Japan's first female licensed brewer, and the company still takes Gold Medals at the National New Sake Competition. In May 2022 the business renamed itself Omon Sake Brewery; the Ichishima label on the bottle is unchanged.

The lineup

Explore the Ichishima range

Six bottlings cover the house style, from an everyday futsuu-shu to polished daiginjo, all leaning dry and umami rather than sweet.

ExpressionTypeProof / ABVTasting notes
Ichishima Futsuu-shu 720mLFutsuu-shu table sakeAbout 30Clean, light everyday pour, chilled or gently warmed
Ichishima Seishu 720mLSeishuAbout 30Crisp and dry, the house baseline
Ichishima Silk 500mLJunmaiAbout 29Round and creamy, green apple and faint smoke
Ichishima Honjozo 720mLHonjozoAbout 30Rice-forward and soft, good warm
Ichishima Junmai Ginjo 720mLJunmai GinjoAbout 30Fragrant, silky, structured umami finish
Ichishima Ginnoyorokobi 375mLJunmai DaiginjoAbout 31Polished Koshitanrei, toasted rice, pronounced umami
Out of stockIchishima - Junmai Ginjo 720 mL - SakeSpiritIchishima - Junmai Ginjo 720mL$44.99Out of stockSpiritIchishima - Honjozo 720mL$29.99Out of stockSpiritIchishima - Silk 500mL$25.99Out of stockIchishima - Futsuu-shu 720 mL - SakeSpiritIchishima - Futsuu-shu 720mL$22.99Out of stockIchishima - Ginnoyorokobi 375 mL - SakeSpiritIchishima - Ginnoyorokobi 375mL$69.99Out of stockIchishima - Seishu 720 mL - SakeSpiritIchishima - Seishu 720mL$24.99
Buying guidance

Which Ichishima is right for you?

Pricing runs from the entry bottles up to the premium small format. Ichishima Futsuu-shu 720mL is $22.99 and Seishu 720mL is $24.99, both honest weeknight pours. Silk 500mL sits at $25.99 and Honjozo 720mL at $29.99. Step up to Junmai Ginjo 720mL at $44.99 for aromatics and structure, or Ginnoyorokobi 375mL at $69.99 when the meal calls for daiginjo. Ask us in Commack and we will steer you to the right bottle for the table.

The weeknight cookIchishima Honjozo 720mL

Takes gentle warming and stands up to grilled salmon and noodles.

The sushi regularIchishima Junmai Ginjo 720mL

Fragrant and silky, built for sashimi and shellfish.

The gift giverIchishima Ginnoyorokobi 375mL

Small-format daiginjo with real polish, easy to present.

Make the most of it

Ichishima cocktails and pairings

Serve the dry Junmai and Honjozo chilled, at room temperature, or gently warmed; keep the daiginjo cold to protect its aromatics.

Good to know

Ichishima questions, answered

Where is Ichishima Sake made?
It is brewed in Shibata City in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. The region is known for heavy snowpack, clean mountain water and quality sake rice, which shape the crisp, dry house style.
What is the difference between Ichishima Shuzo and Omon Sake Brewery?
They are the same company. The historical firm long known as Ichishima Shuzo renamed its business structure to Omon Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. in May 2022, while the Ichishima label stayed on the bottles.
Is Ichishima Junmai a sweet or dry sake?
It leans clean and dry rather than sweet. The house focuses on umami and a silky texture, so expect structure and a dry finish instead of sugar, with green apple and faint smoke in the Junmai.
What kind of rice is used to brew Ichishima Sake?
The brewery uses local Niigata sake rice, mainly Gohyakumangoku, Koshitanrei and Koshiibuki. The premium Ginnoyorokobi is built on polished Koshitanrei, which gives it toasted rice notes and depth.
How do I get Ichishima Sake delivered or pick it up?
We offer same-day or next-day delivery across Nassau and Suffolk, free curbside pickup in Commack, and free local delivery over $250. Sake is available for local delivery, pickup, and shipping to the states where it is legal, confirmed at checkout.
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