EIGASHIMA SHUZO
Hyogo, Japan
Home to whisky brand Akashi, Eigashima Shuzo is the first licensed whisky maker in Japan.
Eigashima is the oldest family-run distillery with nearly 100 years of whisky-making experience. Established in 1679, Eigashima was once considered one of the top 100 Japanese corporations during the Meiji era (1868-1912). Eigashima is truly a pioneer in distillery field.
Eigashima Shuzo is the first licensed whisky maker in Japan.
Eigashima is the oldest family-run distillery with nearly 100 years of whisky-making experience. Established in 1679, Eigashima was once considered one of the top 100 Japanese corporations during the Meiji era (1868-1912). Eigashima is truly a pioneer in distillery field.
Since 1888, Eigashima has been making sake and shochu with Japanese traditional craftsmanship.
And in 1919, Eigashima is the first distillery obtained the whisky making licensed in Japan. Akashi is located in close proximity of Osaka, Known for its clean air and water, overlooks the beautiful Seto Inland Sea.
Akashi is the only distillery in Japan located by the sea. With the translated “HONESTY” as the company core value throughout the centuries, Eigashima’s eighth generation leader, Mr. Hiraishi do not compromise the quality for each drop of its products