Katoukichibee Shouten (Born)

Operating Chubu
Years Active 1860 – present
Region Chubu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 加藤吉平商店
Prefecture Fukui
Status Operating
Owner Family (Kato family, 11th gen)
Water Source Hakusan mountain range subsoil water (soft)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki (Special A contract); Gohyakumangoku
Toji School Echizen Toji
Production Size Medium
Key Brands Born (梵); Born Gold; Wing of Japan; Dreams Come True
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Ginjo; Aged/Koshu; Sparkling
Website born.co.jp
Coordinates 35.9567, 136.1839

About Katoukichibee Shouten (Born)

Born means purity from Sanskrit. Pioneered -10C long-term aging. Served at Japanese government state dinners and ANA First Class. Ages sake for years before release.