Echigozakura Sake Brewery
38 Daiginjo
Tastings, brewery:
1 Chome-7-13, Yamaguchicho, Agano, Niigata, JapanBuy online directly from the producer:
echigozakurashuzo.stores.jp/
Crystal Taste Award - 3 stars
2023
In the heart of Niigata Prefecture, renowned for its rich sake brewing culture, Echigozakura 38 Daiginjo is crafted—a premium sake that blends the best of Japanese tradition and innovation. This exceptional sake embodies elegance and refinement, with each drop telling a story of the dedication and craftsmanship of its brewers.
Carefully selected rice, polished down to 38% of its original size, undergoes a slow and precise fermentation process at low temperatures, achieving a perfect balance of flavor and aroma. Its silky texture and subtle fruity notes, complemented by a delicate floral hint, create a refreshing yet profound taste that remains in perfect harmony from the first sip to the last.
About Echigozakura Sake Brewery
Echigozakura Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. is a Japanese sake brewery located in Agano City, Niigata Prefecture. It was founded in 1890 under the name Shirai Shuzo in what was then Suibara City (now part of Agano City). In 1993, it became part of the Sekaitaka Koyamaya Group.
The brewery underwent a complete renovation in 2009, equipping itself with state-of-the-art technology while preserving traditional sake brewing techniques. Situated in a rich natural environment, surrounded by the Agano River and the Gozu Mountains, the brewery is nicknamed
