Manufacturer: Hakkaisan

Hakkaisan – premium Japanese sake from Niigata

Origin and water quality
Hakkaisan is a renowned sake producer located at the foot of the sacred Mount Hakkaisan in Niigata Prefecture, a region famous for its heavy snowfall and crystal-clear spring water. This water, filtered through mountain soil and originating from melted snow, gives the sake a delicate, pure, and well-balanced taste.

Philosophy and style
Hakkaisan follows the philosophy of making sake that pairs perfectly with food. The typical style is “tanrei karakuchi” – clean, dry flavour with a fine texture and refreshing finish.

Traditional production

• Hand-crafted rice koji
• Small-batch brewing
• Slow fermentation at low temperatures
• Certain types, such as Snow Aged Junmai Daiginjo, are matured in the traditional snow cellar Yukimuro, where the temperature is kept stable by large amounts of snow

Main products

• Tokubetsu Honjozo – gentle, refined flavour, can be enjoyed chilled or warmed
• Tokubetsu Junmai – clean, fresh taste with a hint of sweetness, excellent with food
• Junmai Daiginjo / Daiginjo – premium sake with rice polished to 45% of its original size, elegant taste and aroma
• Snow Aged Junmai Daiginjo – aged in the Yukimuro for exceptional smoothness
• AWA Clear Sparkling Sake – sparkling sake with fine bubbles and refreshing acidity

Why Hakkaisan?
The combination of top-quality water, traditional craftsmanship, and meticulous brewing makes Hakkaisan an ideal choice for both beginners and connoisseurs.