Sasakawa Sake Brewery

Sasakawa Sake Brewery

Area: Koriyama City

Recommended time: Year-round

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

"Sasano Kawa Sake Brewery," which has continued to mark time for over 250 years since its establishment in 1765, alongside the history of Aizaka development. Not only does it preserve the tradition of sake in Koriyama, the foremost sake-producing area in Tohoku, but it also has a remarkably rare and dramatic history, having been 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, bringing forth rich harvests. That pioneering spirit still breathes within the sake-making process today. The whiskey named after the representative work "Aizaka" utilizes the climate of Koriyama, which has significant temperature differences, waiting for the time of maturation. It is truly the work of bottling the very essence of this land.

■ Traditional Sake and Whiskey that Surprised the World

The charm of Sasano Kawa Sake Brewery lies in its diverse "expressiveness."

  • The Essence of Sake: The sake brewed with pure water and carefully selected rice coexists with a crisp sharpness and deep richness.
  • Flagbearer of Japanese Whiskey: As a pioneer of local whiskey, it captivates fans both domestically and internationally. The deep bond story 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

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

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