Kokken Shuzo (Aizu Bankobai)
| Years Active | 1877 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 国権酒造 |
| Prefecture | Fukushima |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family |
| Water Source | Mountain stream water from Minami-Aizu (very soft water) |
| Rice Varieties | Gohyakumangoku; Yamadanishiki; Yume no Kaori; Miyamanishiki |
| Toji School | Local Aizu |
| Production Size | Small-Medium |
| Key Brands | Kokken; Aizu Bankobai; Kokken Junmai Daiginjo |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Nama |
| Website | kokken.co.jp |
| Coordinates | 37.2019, 139.77 |
About Kokken Shuzo (Aizu Bankobai)
Multiple gold medal winner at Japan National New Sake Competition. Located in Tajima in deep Minami-Aizu mountains. Kokken means National Authority. Known for precise elegant brewing reflecting the pure mountain environment.