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A custard pudding-like drink

[Miyagi] A 300-year-old traditional egg sake that's never sold anywhere else

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If you catch a cold, drink eggnog"
Have you ever heard the saying, "
Eggnog has long been a familiar home remedy, but in Sendai, you can drink authentic eggnog from the Date family, a tradition dating back to the Edo period. This
300-year-old traditional eggnog is not sold anywhere else.
This time, we'll introduce Sendai's eggnog!

What is egg sake?

In Japan, it has long been said that drinking "tamagogō" (egg sake) is good for catching a cold.
The idea was that by warming the body with sake and consuming nutrient-rich eggs, one could recover strength and eliminate viruses from the body with heat. However, in modern times, its effectiveness is not medically recognized.

It seems that quite a few people don't like eggnog.
Since it's made at home primarily for nutritional and energy supplementation, people probably prioritize its effects over its taste.

However, the egg liquor available in Sendai is exceptional, as it was once presented to the Date clan, the feudal lords of the region.
You can truly taste the dedication of a long-established sake brewery.

Katsuyama Sake Brewery

The manufacturer and seller of eggnog is Katsuyama Brewery.
It is a traditional brewery with a history of over 300 years, and since 1857 (Ansei 4), it has been appointed as the official sake purveyor to the Date family.
It remains the only brewery that continues to serve the family to this day.

During the Meiji and Taisho periods, the "Shozankan" was established as a guesthouse for the sake brewery owners.
In 1924, it became the designated lodging place for members of the imperial family during their visits to Sendai, and has since been serving Sendai's finest sake and cuisine.

During the Taisho era, egg liqueur was a favorite among women.
the tradition that dates back to the Edo period and the romanticism of the Taisho era.
The "Original Egg Liqueur" from Katsuyama Brewery allows you to enjoy both

Original egg sake

Original egg sake

Now, let's introduce the much-anticipated original egg liqueur.
As advertised, the original egg liqueur is a pale yellow color, resembling custard pudding.
The fine particles that settle at the bottom disperse when shaken, creating a refined yet enjoyable texture on the tongue. It
could even be described as having a texture similar to cloudy sake.

It's not just the texture that's elegant and delightful;
the taste is also superb, reflecting its long-standing popularity among women.
The subtle aroma of egg blends gently with the sweet and easy-to-drink scent of sake, creating a truly "custard pudding-like" flavor. This
traditional recipe, presented to the Date family, is truly "no joke"!

While eggnog is delicious on its own, Katsuyama Brewery's official website features recipes for enjoying eggnog in even more flavorful ways.
Please enjoy this addictive eggnog that is said to be effective against illness!

Original Egg Sake ＜Information＞

  • Name: Sendai Izawaya Katsuyama Brewery (Original Egg Sake Maker and Seller)
  • Address: 25-1 Fukuoka Futamata, Izumi-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, 981-3225
  • Phone number:
  • Official URL:Katsuyama Brewery Official - Original Egg Sake

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