Kikusui Shuzō
Shiroki Tenryū Honjōzō Nigori
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Shiroki Tenryū Honjōzō Nigori is produced by Kikusui Shuzō in the city of Iida, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
It is a cloudy sake with a pronounced rice aroma and creamy texture. Made from Japanese rice, rice kōji, and added distilled alcohol, it uses rice polished to 65% of its original grain weight. The brewery’s official online shop currently lists an alcohol content of 15%.
It is characterized by a soft, creamy mouthfeel, pleasant sweetness, and balanced acidity, complemented by a rich rice aroma.
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Kikusui Shuzō is a Japanese sake brewery founded in 1881 in Shibata, Niigata Prefecture. The founding Takasawa family continues to run the business, whose range includes sake for everyday enjoyment, unpasteurized releases, and premium products.
The brewery was established by Setsugorō Takasawa, who acquired the right to produce sake from his uncle at just sixteen years old. Beyond brewing, the company explores sake history and culture through the Kikusui Institute for Sake Culture, including traditional serving vessels and historical documents. This connects product development with the preservation of knowledge about how sake is made, served, and enjoyed.
Kikusui has a strong presence in the Japanese market and also operates through its American subsidiary, Kikusui Sake USA. Its future development focuses on high-quality, accessible products that respond to changing consumer habits and introduce new ways to enjoy sake while preserving its family tradition.