Fukugao Shuzo
| Years Active | 1897 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 福顔酒造 |
| Prefecture | Niigata |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family |
| Water Source | Igarashi River underground water (soft water) |
| Rice Varieties | Gohyakumangoku; Koshitanrei; Koshi-Ibuki |
| Toji School | Echigo |
| Production Size | Small |
| Key Brands | Fukugao; Fukugao Junmai Ginjo; Fukugao Whisky Cask Finish |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Whisky-cask aged |
| Website | fukugao.jp |
| Coordinates | 37.625, 138.9611 |
About Fukugao Shuzo
Fukugao means Happy Face. Located in Sanjo the famous metalworking and cutlery city. Known for innovative whisky-barrel aged sake. The cask-finishing technique imparts vanilla and oak notes creating a unique crossover between sake and whisky worlds.