Taisetsunokura (Otemachi Brewery)

Operating Chubu
Years Active 1898 – present
Region Chubu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 大雪渓酒造株式会社
Prefecture Nagano
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Northern Alps snowmelt underground water (ultra-soft)
Rice Varieties Miyama Nishiki; Hitogokochi; Yamadanishiki
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Taisetsukei; Taisetsukei Junmai Daiginjo
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Nama
Website jizake.co.jp
Coordinates 36.4222, 137.875

About Taisetsunokura (Otemachi Brewery)

Named Taisetsukei meaning Great Snow Valley after the Northern Alps snowfields visible from the brewery. Located in Ikeda town in the Azumino area. The ultra-soft snowmelt water creates a characteristically smooth clean sake.