Kinmon Akita Shuzo

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1939 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 金紋秋田酒造
Prefecture Akita
Status Operating
Owner Corporate
Water Source Local Daisen city well water (soft)
Rice Varieties Akita Sake Komachi; Miyamanishiki
Toji School Yamauchi
Production Size Small
Key Brands Kinmon; Yamabuki (aged koshu)
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Koshu (aged sake); Honjozo
Website N/A
Coordinates 39.4389, 140.3722

About Kinmon Akita Shuzo

Specializes in aged sake (koshu). Yamabuki Gold is one of the most famous koshu sakes in Japan, aged for 3+ years developing deep amber color and rich sherry-like complexity. Part of the Daisen sake brewing cluster in Akita.