Nishi Shuzo (Sake Division)

Operating Kyushu
Years Active 1845 – present
Region Kyushu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 西酒造 (清酒部門)
Prefecture Kagoshima
Status Operating
Owner Family (Nishi family)
Water Source Soft water from Hioki area
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Hinohikari
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Tenshi no Yuwaku Sake Edition; Yoshida Junmai
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Limited edition sake
Website nishi-shuzo.co.jp/
Coordinates 31.5847, 130.3281

About Nishi Shuzo (Sake Division)

Primarily famous for their shochu brand Tenshi no Yuwaku (Angel’s Temptation). Their limited sake production represents the rare craft of sake-making in Japan’s deep south. Challenging climate overcome with modern refrigeration.