Azuma Distillery

[The Amber Pulse 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 area began when the long-established Sasakawa Sake 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 spirit sleeping in the barrel slowly takes on an amber color while absorbing the air of Azuma.
• Commitment Due to Small Scale: The new distillery, which started operations in 2016, uses copper pot stills, and artisans sharpen their senses to create the raw spirit.

■ A Bond of Tradition That Transformed Despair into Hope

The anecdote of rescuing other companies' raw spirits during a crisis in the industry and supporting the later birth of 'Ichiro's Malt' is passed down as a legend in the whiskey world. A glass born from this distillery, imbued 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 warehouse. In this place where history and innovation intersect, why not taste the 'Pride of Azuma' that has been polished over many years in that glass?