In 2001 "Hakurakusei," was released exclusively to special distributors. At a time when only the words "aperitif" and "after-dinner drink" existed, Hakurakusei was a pioneer in the field of "in-dinner drinks," aiming to create a sake that would complement any dish. In 2018, Watanabe Nanami (22 years old at the time) took over as toji (chief brewer), becoming the youngest female chief brewer in Japan. Even after stepping away from the role of toji, Shinzawa continues to guide the brewing process with an eye toward the sake that customers drink.
