Asahi Shuzo (Yamaguchi)

旭酒造 Asahi Shuzo (Yamaguchi)
Asahi Shuzo (Yamaguchi) sake brewery — watercolor illustration
都道府県 Yamaguchi Chugoku (中国)
設立年 1948
水源 Sources water from the Nishiki River (錦川) system in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi prefecture, naturally filtered through granite mountains.

概要

Asahi Shuzo in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi is the creator of Dassai, the sake brand that transformed the global perception of premium Japanese sake. CEO Sakurai Kazuhiro eliminated all grades except Junmai Daiginjo and invested in data-driven brewing without a traditional toji. Dassai 23, polished to a remarkable 23%, became the world's most recognized sake brand.