Kirishimacho Joryusho (霧島町蒸留所)
Kirishimacho Joryusho is a distillery in Kagoshima Prefecture, founded in 1911, known for Akarui Noson and Noka no Yome. Kirishimacho Distillery in Kirishima, Kagoshima, makes the sweet potato shochu Akarui Nouson using earthenware pots that date from its founding. KIKI lists 4 of its bottles.
AI-compiled from public information, not checked by the brewery.
Key facts
| Name | Kirishimacho Joryusho (霧島町蒸留所) |
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| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Founded | 1911 |
| Makes | Shochu |
| Website | akarui-nouson.jp |
What kind of distillery is it?
History
The distillery dates its founding to 1911, and the official site marks its 115th year. It has stayed with earthenware pot fermentation, and its layout is built around pots used since the beginning. It was formerly called Satsuma Kirishima Shuzo and took its present name from the former Kirishima town. Some of its sweet potatoes, rice and barley come from its own farming company, Akarui Nouson.
What makes it distinct
| Also | Distinctive for fermenting in earthenware pots used since its founding. |
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| Also | Located at 564-1 Kirishima Taguchi, Kirishima City. |
Visiting
Open daily 09:00 to 17:00 (last tour entry 16:30), closed 1 to 3 January. Tours are free.
- Tours
- Shop
Bottles from this distillery
The KIKI app knows 40 bottles from this maker (4 on this site).
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Akarui Noson Imo Shochu明るい農村 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥1,173 |
| Akarui Noson Red Sweet Potato Shochu明るい農村 赤芋仕込み | Sweet potato shochu | ¥1,276 |
| Noka no Yome Purple Sweet Potato Charcoal Roasted Sweet Potato Shochu農家の嫁 紫芋 炭火焼 焼芋焼酎 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥1,339 |
| Akarui Noson Aged Shochu明るい農村 熟成古酒 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥1,396 |