Sasakawa Sake Brewery

Sasakawa Sake Brewery

Area: Koriyama City

Recommended season: Year-round

[The Fire of Sake Brewing that Lights Up the Land of Development] The Melody of Tradition and Innovation Woven by 'Sasakawa Sake Brewery'

'Sasakawa Sake Brewery' has continued to mark time for over 250 years since its establishment in 1765, alongside the history of Aizaka. Located in Koriyama, one of the top sake-producing regions in Tohoku, it not only preserves the tradition of Japanese sake but also has a remarkably rare and dramatic history as one of the first to embark on whiskey production after the war.

■ The Soul of 'Aizaka' Passed Down Through the Ages

The passion of the pioneers who brought water from Lake Inawashiro to the once barren Aizaka Highlands, resulting in bountiful harvests. This pioneering spirit still breathes life into sake brewing today. The whiskey bearing the name 'Aizaka,' a representative work, takes advantage of the climate of Koriyama, with its extreme temperature differences, waiting for the time to mature. It is truly a process of capturing the very essence of this land in a bottle.

■ Traditional Japanese Sake and Whiskey that Surprised the World

The charm of Sasakawa Sake Brewery lies in its diverse 'expressiveness.'

  • The Essence of Japanese Sake: The sake brewed with pure water and carefully selected rice boasts a sharpness and deep richness that coexist.
  • Flagship of Japanese Whiskey: As a pioneer of local whiskey, it captivates fans both domestically and internationally. The story of its deep bond with 'Ichiro's Malt,' which once saved another company's crisis, is still a tale told today.

■ Experience the Memories of the Brewery with Your Senses

In the landscape lined with historic white-walled breweries, a drop meticulously crafted by artisans. Would you like to receive the story of 'Sasakawa Sake Brewery,' which continues to challenge itself while not being swept away by the times, through a glass of sake?

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