Yucho Shuzo (Kaze no Mori)
| Years Active | 1719 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Kansai |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 油長酒造 (風の森) |
| Prefecture | Nara |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family |
| Water Source | Katsuragi mountain range underground water (hard water) |
| Rice Varieties | Akitsuho; Tsuyuhakaze; Yamadanishiki; Omachi; Hinohikari |
| Toji School | In-house |
| Production Size | Small-Medium |
| Key Brands | Kaze no Mori (Wind of the Forest); Takacho |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Nama (unpasteurized); Muroka (unfiltered); Sparkling |
| Website | yucho-sake.jp |
| Coordinates | 34.4567, 135.735 |
About Yucho Shuzo (Kaze no Mori)
All Kaze no Mori products are nama (unpasteurized), muroka (unfiltered), and genshu (undiluted) – bottled immediately to preserve freshness. Pioneer of the modern fresh-style movement. Nara is considered the ancient birthplace of sake.