Nishida Shuzoten (Denshu)
| Years Active | 1878 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 西田酒造店 (田酒) |
| Prefecture | Aomori |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family (Nishida family) |
| Water Source | Soft water from Hakkoda mountain range |
| Rice Varieties | Hanafubuki; Gin-Otome; Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku |
| Toji School | Nanbu |
| Production Size | Small |
| Key Brands | Denshu (Rice-Field Sake); Denshu Tokubetsu Junmai; Kikuizumi |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Tokubetsu Junmai |
| Website | N/A |
| Coordinates | 40.8303, 140.7536 |
About Nishida Shuzoten (Denshu)
One of Japan’s most cult-status sakes alongside Juyondai. Name means rice field sake emphasizing rice as sole ingredient. Extremely difficult to buy at retail. Tiny production.