Sasa no Kawa Brewery Asaka Distillery

[The Amber Soul of Traditional Ware] "Sasakawa Sake Brewery & Azuma Distillery" - The Pride of Pioneers Brewing Time

With the history of Aizaka (Asaka) development in Koriyama, "Sasakawa Sake Brewery" has continued to mark time for over 250 years. While preserving the tradition of sake brewing that has continued since the Edo period, it became a symbol of innovation in Fukushima by obtaining the "first whiskey manufacturing license in Tohoku" shortly after the war in 1946.

■ Edo Techniques and Craft Whiskey that Captivates the World

Amidst the historical landscape of white-walled warehouses, the "Azuma Distillery" is alive with the latest distillation equipment.

• The Essence of Sake: Sake brewed with pure water and carefully selected rice evokes the richness of the land within its crisp and sharp taste.
• The Terroir of Azaka: Whiskey matured utilizing the significant temperature differences in Koriyama is characterized by a delicate yet powerful finish. The "craftsmanship that sharpens the five senses," possible only at a small distillery, continues to attract enthusiasts from around the world.

■ The "Story of Bonds" that Turned Despair into Hope

When the industry faced difficulties in the past, the episode of saving raw spirits from other companies laid the foundation for the later birth of "Ichiro's Malt" and has now become a legend in the whiskey world. In this land, the passion of people who love sake and the spirit of mutual assistance are deeply rooted.

The air of the historic brewery and the aroma of the "angel's share" filling the aging cellar. Would you like to taste the finest drop in this place where tradition and innovation resonate?