Kuze Shuzoten

Kuze Shuzoten, founded in 1786, is a historic brewery in Tsubata Town, Ishikawa, with over 230 years of heritage. Its most exceptional feature is its commitment to '100% estate-grown rice,' an extremely rare practice in Japan. The sake-making process begins with the brewery owners themselves working the fields to cultivate 'Choseimai,' a special variety grown exclusively for their needs.
By overseeing everything 'from the soil to the bottle,' they embody the true spirit of terroir. Utilizing two distinct water sources—one hard and one soft—they create entirely different profiles for each brand by leveraging their unique properties. Their sake, a fusion of uncompromising rice cultivation and the masterful techniques of Noto Toji, can be described as a 'crystallization of the earth' rather than just a beverage. Each cup, brewed through a deep dialogue with nature, is a unique existence encapsulating the powerful vitality of the rice and the passion of the artisans. Highly acclaimed by connoisseurs worldwide as the 'ultimate domaine sake,' it is a prestigious landmark of Noto's pride.