Shimazaki Shuzo
島崎酒造株式会社島崎酒造
About
Founded in 1849 (Kaei 2), Shimazaki Shuzo is a sake brewery in Nasukarasuyama, Tochigi Prefecture. Its brands include Azuma Rikishi, Uroko and Kiwami Shizuku. The brewery makes its sake with subterranean water of the Naka River, which originates at the foot of Mount Nasu (Nasudake), and with quality rice. Since 1970 it has worked on long-term cave aging of sake, centered on Daiginjo. The cave brewery used for aging is the remains of an underground factory built for tank production at the end of World War II, and it has a total length of 600 m. Cave tours and cave rentals are also offered.
Founded in 1849 (Kaei 2) by the first-generation owner, Hikobei Shimazaki. In 1952 (Showa 27), the business was incorporated as Shimazaki Shuzoten Co., Ltd. In 1971 (Showa 46), the company name was changed to Shimazaki Shuzo Co., Ltd. In 1973 (Showa 48), Nasu Meijo Co., Ltd. was established to carry out bottling. In 2015 (Heisei 27), Shimazaki Shuzo absorbed Nasu Meijo Co., Ltd. and took over the bottling business.
Brands 4
Azumarikishi東力士
| Sake | Type | Polish | ABV | SMV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azumarikishi Honjozo Dry | Honjozo | 65% | 15% | +5 |
| Azumarikishi Futsushu Dry | Futsushu | 15% | +5 | |
| Azumarikishi Daiginjo Gin | Daiginjo | 50% | 17% | +5 |
| Azumarikishi Tokusen Junmai Daiginjo | Junmai Daiginjo | 35% | 16% | -2 |
| Azumarikishi Honjozo Hiden Umakuchi | Honjozo | 65% | 15% | -5 |
| Azumarikishi Tokubetsu Junmai | Tokubetsu Junmai | 60% | 15% | |
| Azumarikishi Junmai sake | Junmai Shu | 65% | 14% | |
| Azumarikishi Urokoya Hikobe | Other | 65% | 17% | -6 |
| Azumarikishi Junmai Ginjo | Junmai Ginjo | 55% | 15% | |
| Azumarikishi Tokubetsu Honjozo Cho-karakuchi | Tokubetsu Honjozo | 60% | 15% | +8 |
| Azumarikishi Nigori | Nama Genshu | 15% | -6 | |
| Azumarikishi Futsushu Sweet | Futsushu | 15% | -6 | |
| Azumarikishi Daiginjo Kaori | Daiginjo | 40% | 17% | +3 |
| Azumarikishi Daiginjo Shizuku | Daiginjo | 40% | 17% | +3 |
| Azumarikishi Junmai Daiginjo Megumi | Junmai Daiginjo | 50% | 15% |
Uroko熟露枯
| Sake | Type | Polish | ABV | SMV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uroko Yamahai Junmai Ginjo Dokutsu Shu Yamada Nishiki | Junmai Ginjo | 60% | 16% | +3 |
| Uroko Yamahai Junmai Ginjo Dokutsu Teion Jukusei Gohyakumangoku | Junmai Ginjo | 60% | 16% | +1 |
| Uroko Daiginjo Vintage Bottle | Daiginjo | 40% | 16% | |
| Uroko Yamahai Junmai Dokutsu Teion Jukusei Genshu | Junmai Shu | 65% | 17% |