Niigata, Japan — Est. 1892
Brewed with pure snowmelt from Mount Hakusan and heritage Yamada Nishiki rice. Every drop carries 130 years of mastery.
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Our Heritage
In 1892, Takeshi Mizuki carried water from the mountain spring to his first fermentation tank. He believed the purest sake could only be born from the purest water. His descendants still walk that same path every morning.
Today, our toji master oversees every batch by hand — from rice polishing to pressing — guided by intuition passed down through five generations.
The Collection
Each bottle reflects a different moment of stillness — from the crispness of winter dawn to the warmth of autumn twilight.
Polished to 35%. Delicate aromas of melon and white peach. Crystal clear with a silken finish that lingers like fresh snow.
Polished to 50%. Bright and aromatic with notes of green apple and jasmine. A sake that breathes with every sip.
Polished to 60%. Rich umami with hints of chestnut and warm rice. Best served slightly warmed under moonlight.
The Craft
Every bottle takes 90 days from polishing to pressing. Each step follows a rhythm set by the seasons, not the clock.
Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 35% — removing 65% of each grain over 72 hours to reveal the starchy heart.
Aspergillus mold is hand-sprinkled over steamed rice in a cedar-lined room at exactly 32°C for 48 hours.
Three-stage moromi fermentation in 200-year-old cedar tanks. The toji listens to the bubbles to judge progress.
Gravity-drip pressed through cotton bags. The sake rests for 6 months in cold storage before bottling.
Recognition
Wine Spectator
"Mizuki's Yuki Daiginjo is a revelation — impossibly delicate yet deeply complex. One of the finest sakes we've tasted this decade."
97 Points — 2024International Wine Challenge
"A masterclass in restraint. The Kaze Ginjo balances fruit aromatics with mineral depth that speaks of its terroir."
Gold Medal — London 2023Nikkei Asia
"While mega-breweries chase volume, Mizuki proves that the future of Japanese sake lies in its past. A national treasure."
Featured — Dec 2024Visit
Our brewery doors open for guided tours every weekend. Taste directly from the tanks, meet our toji, and walk the same mountain path Takeshi walked in 1892.
Location
1247 Tochio, Nagaoka
Niigata 940-0141, Japan
Tours
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 — 16:00
Reservation required (groups of 2-8)
Experience
¥5,500 per person — includes tasting of all 3 expressions, brewery tour, and a commemorative ochoko cup
Order
Our sake ships directly from Niigata to your door. Each bottle is hand-numbered and sealed with the Mizuki crest.