Sasanokawa Sake Brewery

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

'Sasakawa Brewery', which has been marking time for over 250 years since its founding in 1765, alongside the history of Aizaka development. Not only does it uphold the tradition of sake in Koriyama, the top sake-producing area in Tohoku, but it 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 wild Aizaka plains, resulting in abundant harvests. That pioneering spirit still lives on in sake brewing. The whiskey named after the representative work 'Aizaka' utilizes the climate of Koriyama, with its extreme temperature differences, and waits for the time of maturation. It is truly a process of capturing the very essence of this land in a bottle.

■ Traditional Sake and Whiskey that Surprised the World

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

• The Essence of Sake: The sake brewed with pure water and carefully selected rice possesses a sharpness and deep richness that coexist.
• Flagbearer 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 topic of conversation.

■ Experience the Memories of the Brewery with Your Senses

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