Enoki Shuzo (Karei)

Operating Chugoku
Years Active 1899 – present
Region Chugoku
Country Japan
Japanese Name 榎酒造 (華鳩)
Prefecture Hiroshima
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Soft water from coastal Akitsu area
Rice Varieties Hattan Nishiki; Yamadanishiki; Nakate Shinsenbon
Toji School Hiroshima local
Production Size Small
Key Brands Karei (華鳩); Karei Kijoshu; Karei Aged 8 Year Kijoshu
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Kijoshu (noble sweet sake); Aged Kijoshu
Website karei.co.jp/
Coordinates 34.3228, 132.8978

About Enoki Shuzo (Karei)

Renowned for kijoshu — a noble dessert-style sake brewed using sake instead of water. Their aged kijoshu (8+ years) develops sherry-like complexity. Neighbor to Fukucho in the Akitsu coastal area.