Hachinohe Shuzo (Mutsu Hassen)

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1775 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 八戸酒造 (陸奥八仙)
Prefecture Aomori
Status Operating
Owner Family (Komukai family; 9th generation)
Water Source Soft water from local Hachinohe wells
Rice Varieties Hanafubuki (Aomori); Gin-Otome; Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku
Toji School Nanbu
Production Size Small-Medium
Key Brands Mutsu Hassen (Mutsu Eight Immortals); Mutsu Hassen Isaribi (Fishing Fire); Mutsu Hassen Pink Label
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Tokubetsu Junmai; Nigori; Seasonal
Website mutsu8000.com/
Coordinates 40.5306, 141.4883

About Hachinohe Shuzo (Mutsu Hassen)

Isaribi expression specifically designed to pair with seafood (named after fishing-boat lanterns). Known for fruity aromatic modern style.