Torikai Shuzo Ginka Torikai 720 ml

Torikai Shuzo has been running a shochu distillery for over 400 years in Nanoka-machi in Hitoyoshi City. In 1994, they succeeded in the development of Ginka Torikai, the only product currently on sale. Ginka Torikai is the first authentic shochu that succeeded in having a ginjo aroma (ginjo is a type of high-quality sake). After that, it gained popularity mainly in the metropolitan area, and is now sold nationwide. In 2000, to stop environmental destruction through development in the Souzu River basin, they acquired the surrounding forests and built a new distillery there. To help preserve the Souzu River, drainage from the distillery is all gathered and treated in tanks; without a single drop being drained into the river. In addition, they built a new koji (rice-malt) room in 2007. They make koji while gazing at the surrounding trees on the gently-sloping hills. Both the distillery and the koji room are surrounded by pure nature, so they are treated to a wonderful view of the splendor of each season when they enjoy our coffee breaks. While Ginka Torikai has been on sale for over 20 years since its release, they have been gradually changing the production method in order to further improve its quality. They efforts are supported by a laboratory in Nanoka-machi. In the laboratory, two young female researchers in their twenties make 1000 samples yearly and are trying out new technological innovations.

Place of Origin

Japan