Hachinohe Shuzo

八戸酒造 Hachinohe Shuzo
Hachinohe Shuzo sake brewery — watercolor illustration
Präfektur Aomori Tohoku (東北)
Gegründet 1775
Wasserquelle Draws from deep wells in Hachinohe, Aomori, fed by snowmelt from the Hakkoda and Shirakami mountain ranges of northern Tohoku.

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Hachinohe Shuzo produces the increasingly famous Mutsu Hassen (8000 of Mutsu) brand, which has rapidly risen to cult status for its bright, juicy, and contemporary style. The young toji's modern approach — using local Gin Otome rice and Aomori's pure water — produces fruit-forward, clean sakes that appeal to both traditional enthusiasts and new-wave sake drinkers.