Sasshu Masamune

Sasshu Masamune is a sake brand brewed by Hamada Shuzo to create a new sake culture in Southern Kyushu.
"Sasshu" is the ancient name for the former Satsuma Province, and "Masamune" — a name synonymous with fine sake in Japan — together express the brewery's determination to produce authentic sake rooted in the land of Kagoshima.
The challenge of brewing in Kagoshima's warm, subtropical climate has been overcome through fermentation management and temperature control techniques honed during generations of shochu making, resulting in a sake of truly original character.
The lineup includes Junmai-shu, Junmai Ginjo, and Daiginjo, all characterized by a soft mouthfeel and gentle aroma that highlight the qualities of Kagoshima-grown rice.
In Kagoshima, where shochu culture runs deep, the brand proposes exciting new pairings with local ingredients and cuisine, pursuing harmony with regional specialties such as kurobuta (Berkshire pork) dishes, Satsuma-age (fried fish cake), and Satsuma-jiru (rich miso soup).
As one of Japan's southernmost authentic sake brands, Sasshu Masamune delivers a new flavor experience born from the fusion of Southern Kyushu's terroir and craftsmanship, writing a fresh chapter in Kagoshima's sake culture.