Bansei Shuzo (萬世酒造(株))
Bansei Shuzo is a brewery in Kagoshima Prefecture, founded in 1899, known for Kuromaro, Shiromaro and Kuroichi. Bansei Shuzo is a sweet potato shochu distillery in Kaseda, Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima, founded in 1899. It runs a visitor-friendly factory called Shomeikan. KIKI lists 6 of its bottles.
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Key facts
| Name | Bansei Shuzo (萬世酒造(株)) |
|---|---|
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Founded | 1899 |
| Makes | Sake and Shochu |
| Website | bansei-shuzo.co.jp |
What kind of brewery is it?
History
The distillery is recorded as founded in 1899 (Meiji 32). Its name combines 万 from the Manse River in Kaseda and 世 from Kaseda, expressing a hope for lasting prosperity. It uses sweet potatoes grown in Minamisatsuma's warm climate and follows the craft handed down by the Kurose toji. In 2006 it fully opened Shomeikan, a factory with an exhibition space near Fukiage Beach. Its flagship Satsuma Bansei uses white koji, and black and yellow koji shochu are also made.
What makes it distinct
| Ingredients | Sweet potatoes come from Minamisatsuma and are sorted by hand on arrival. |
|---|---|
| Master brewer | Shimono became third-generation toji in 2017, per a regional tour site. |
| Style | White koji is the mainstay, with black and yellow koji shochu also made. |
Visiting
Shomeikan is open 9:00 to 16:00, closed weekends and holidays (some Saturdays open). Admission is free and no reservation is needed, but groups should notify in advance. Tastings and purchases are available.
- Tours
- Shop
Bottles from this brewery
The KIKI app knows 25 bottles from this maker (6 on this site).
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Kuromaro Shochu 25%黒まろ 25度 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥633 |
| Shiromaro Sweet Potato Shochu白まろ | Sweet potato shochu | ¥623 |
| Kuroichi Sweet Potato Shochu黒壱 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥783 |
| Aka Kuroichi Purple Sweet Potato Shochu赤黒壱 紫芋造り | Sweet potato shochu | ¥915 |
| Satsuma Dojo Shochuさつま道場 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥598 |
| Kansha Ginjo Sake感謝 吟醸 | Ginjo | ¥2,585 |