Banjo Jozo (萬乗醸造)
Banjo Jozo is a brewery in Aichi Prefecture, founded in 1647, known for Kuheiji. Known for its brand Kamoshibito Kuheiji, this innovative brewery enjoys high acclaim both in Japan and abroad. KIKI lists 4 of its bottles.
AI-compiled from public information, not checked by the brewery.
Key facts
| Name | Banjo Jozo (萬乗醸造) |
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| Location | Aichi Prefecture |
| Founded | 1647 |
| Makes | Sake |
| Website | kuheiji.co.jp |
What kind of brewery is it?
History
Founded in 1647, the brewery was transformed by 15th-generation head Kuheiji Kuno, who launched Kamoshibito Kuheiji in 1997. Earning global acclaim in Paris top dining, the brewery has expanded into domain rice farming and winemaking in Burgundy.
What makes it distinct
| Ingredients | Grows its own rice in places like Kurodasho and Akaiwa, expressing vintage and terroir in the sake. |
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| Style | Characterized by elegant, wine-like acidity, rich fruitiness, and a multi-dimensional flavor profile. |
| Water | Carefully selects natural water sourced from the mountainous border area of Aichi and Nagano. |
| Also | Also produces wine from its own vineyards in Burgundy, France. |
Visiting
Brewery tours, direct sales shop, and tasting bar are not available.
Bottles from this brewery
The KIKI app knows 16 bottles from this maker (4 on this site).
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Kuheiji Junmai Daiginjo Yamadanishiki Eau Du Desir醸し人九平次 純米大吟醸 山田錦 EAU DU DESIR | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥1,892 |
| Kuheiji Junmai Daiginjo Betsuatsurae醸し人九平次 純米大吟醸 別誂 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥4,400 |
| Kuheiji Junmai Daiginjo Omachi Sauvage醸し人九平次 純米大吟醸 雄町 SAUVAGE | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥1,892 |
| Kuheiji Junmai Daiginjo Human醸し人九平次 純米大吟醸 human | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥2,640 |