Azuma Distillery

[The Amber-colored Beat Echoing in the Wilderness] The Time Captured by 'Azuma Distillery' That Charms the World

As the only whiskey maker in Tohoku, 'Azuma Distillery' attracts intense attention from enthusiasts around the world. The story of whiskey making in this region began when the long-established Sasakawa Brewery, founded in 1765, obtained the 'first whiskey manufacturing license in Tohoku' in 1946.

■ The 'Aging' Unique to Azuma, Nurtured by Temperature Differences

The harsh winters and hot summers of Koriyama. This dynamic climate change gives Azuma's whiskey its unique character.

• Reflection of the Terroir: The raw whiskey sleeping in the barrel slowly takes on an amber color while breathing in the air of Azuma.
• Commitment Due to Small Scale: At the new distillery that started operations in 2016, copper pot stills are used, and artisans hone their senses to create the raw whiskey.

■ A Traditional Bond That Transformed Despair into Hope

There is a legend in the whiskey world about how, during a crisis in the industry, they saved the raw whiskey of other companies, which later supported the birth of 'Ichiro's Malt.' A glass born from this distillery, filled with kindness and passion, features a delicate yet powerful aftertaste that evokes the pioneering spirit of Azuma.

■ From Koriyama to the World, the Best Drop

The heat released by the pot still and the aroma of the 'angel's share' filling the aging room. In this place where history and innovation intersect, why not savor the 'Pride of Azuma' that has been polished over many years in that glass?