Kounotsukasa - Shibata Shuzo
It All Started When...
The Shibata Brewery was founded in the late Edo period of 1830, in Shimoyama village of the former Nukata district of Aichi prefecture. The Shibata family was the landowner and the headman of the village at the time, and it all began with producing and selling sake made from surplus rice. There was a fire at the cellar in 1898, and the sake kept in barrels leaked into the nearby river. This drifted far downstream to the town of Okazaki, and the people who lived there learned about the existence of the brewery built deep in the mountains. It is said this is how the name of “Kō no tsukasa” became known widely.
Kounotsukasa sake is known for its smooth and mellow taste, and is made using traditional brewing methods that have been passed down for generations. The sake is brewed using locally-sourced rice and water, which gives it a unique flavor and character.
In terms of awards, Kounotsukasa sake has won several prestigious accolades over the years. For example, at the 2019 International Wine Challenge (IWC) in London, Kounotsukasa Junmai Daiginjo was awarded a gold medal. The IWC is one of the most respected wine and sake competitions in the world, and winning a medal at this event is a significant achievement.
In addition to this, Kounotsukasa sake has also won numerous awards at other competitions, including the Japan Sake Awards, the Kura Master competition in France, and the U.S. National Sake Appraisal. These awards are a testament to the high quality of Kounotsukasa sake and its reputation as one of Japan's finest sake brands.
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The Birth of Gin
In terms of awards, Kounotsukasa sake has won several prestigious accolades over the years. For example, at the 2019 International Wine Challenge (IWC) in London, Kounotsukasa Junmai Daiginjo was awarded a gold medal. The IWC is one of the most respected wine and sake competitions in the world, and winning a medal at this event is a significant achievement.
In addition to this, Kounotsukasa sake has also won numerous awards at other competitions, including the Japan Sake Awards, the Kura Master competition in France, and the U.S. National Sake Appraisal. These awards are a testament to the high quality of Kounotsukasa sake and its reputation as one of Japan's finest sake brands.
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