Suigei Sake Brewing
酔鯨酒造
Prefecture
Kochi
Shikoku (四国)
Founded
1872
About
Suigei (Drunken Whale) in Kochi city is the prefecture's most internationally recognized sake brand. Named in honor of the whale-loving feudal lord Yamauchi Toyoshige, the brewery produces clean, dry, food-friendly sakes that exemplify Kochi's karakuchi tradition. Their Tokubetsu Junmai is ubiquitous in Japanese restaurants worldwide, praised for its versatility and honest character.