Nishi Shuzo (Sake Division)
| Years Active | 1845 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Kyushu |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 西酒造 (清酒部門) |
| Prefecture | Kagoshima |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family (Nishi family) |
| Water Source | Soft water from Hioki area |
| Rice Varieties | Yamadanishiki; Hinohikari |
| Toji School | In-house |
| Production Size | Small |
| Key Brands | Tenshi no Yuwaku Sake Edition; Yoshida Junmai |
| Famous Brands | Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Limited edition sake |
| Website | nishi-shuzo.co.jp/ |
| Coordinates | 31.5847, 130.3281 |
About Nishi Shuzo (Sake Division)
Primarily famous for their shochu brand Tenshi no Yuwaku (Angel’s Temptation). Their limited sake production represents the rare craft of sake-making in Japan’s deep south. Challenging climate overcome with modern refrigeration.