YAMAKAWA SHUZO

Since its establishment, Yamakawa Shuzo’s Awamori distillery has been succeeded by four generations. The company is committed to ensuring that all of their aged Awamori is at least as old as the age indicated on the label. For example, in the case of blending 10-year-old and 8-year-old Awamori, the blend is aged for another two years before selling it as a 10-year-old “Kusu” (aged Awamori). This is known as “Kusu by Yamakawa.” The distillery is located on the bank of the Manna River in the rich natural environment of Yaedake in Motobu Town. They believe that "water is the lifeblood of Awamori" and use the abundant fresh water from the mountains to brew their spirits. It is their dream to make a 100-year-old Kusu!

Yamakawa Series

Yamakawa Shuzo has developed the "Yamakawa Series," a limited edition line of bottles available through select retailers who share the brewery’s vision. As a member of the Awamori Famous Sake Association—which includes approximately 100 liquor stores across Japan—Yamakawa Shuzo is dedicated to preserving and promoting Ryukyu culture through its craft.

The brewery deeply values the feedback received from its retail and service partners, as well as the connections made with visitors to the distillery. With this support, Yamakawa Shuzo remains committed to producing awamori and aged sake that bring enjoyment and satisfaction to its customers.

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