Koganesawa is the flagship brand of Kawakei Shoten, named after the stream where gold flowed near Wakuya Town, the oldest gold production site in Japan, which was also mentioned in the Man'yoshu.
They specialize in Yamahai...
Koganesawa is the flagship brand of Kawakei Shoten, named after the stream where gold flowed near Wakuya Town, the oldest gold production site in Japan, which was also mentioned in the Man'yoshu.
They specialize in Yamahai brewing, and their technique of finishing Yamahai sake, which is generally considered to be heavy and complex, into a surprisingly light and clean taste shines.
As a member of the DATE SEVEN project, they are leading sake brewing in Miyagi along with talented breweries in Miyagi Prefecture.
Awards (9)
National New Sake Appraisal
(7)
2025
Gold
2024
Gold
2023
Gold
2022
Honorable Mention
2019
Gold
2018
Gold
2017
Gold
U.S. National Sake Appraisal
(2)
2017
Gold
2016
Gold