Katsuyama Shuzo

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1688 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 勝山酒造
Prefecture Miyagi
Status Operating
Owner Family (Ise family)
Water Source Izumi-ga-dake mountain spring water (soft water)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Toyonishiki; Kuranohana (Miyagi local rice)
Toji School Nanbu
Production Size Small-Medium
Key Brands Katsuyama; Katsuyama Ken; Katsuyama Den; Katsuyama Lei
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Sparkling; Ken (Diamond series)
Website katsu-yama.com/
Coordinates 38.2833, 140.85

About Katsuyama Shuzo

Historically the official purveyor of sake to the Date clan lords of Sendai domain. One of only a few breweries to hold goyoura (official purveyor) status. Ken Diamond series is ultra-premium line. Repositioned as luxury sake brand.