Takagi Shuzo (Juyondai)

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1615 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 高木酒造 (十四代)
Prefecture Yamagata
Status Operating
Owner Family (Takagi family; 15th generation)
Water Source Local well water (medium-soft)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Omachi; Aiyama; Dewasansan; Miyamanishiki; Gohyakumangoku
Toji School Local Yamagata
Production Size Small
Key Brands Juyondai (Fourteen Generations); Juyondai Ryusen; Juyondai Nakadori; Juyondai Shichitare Nijukkan
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Tokubetsu Junmai
Website N/A
Coordinates 38.4847, 140.3847

About Takagi Shuzo (Juyondai)

Considered by many as Japan’s most sought-after sake. Virtually impossible to buy at retail price. 15th generation owner revived the brand in the 1990s. Tiny production.