Mori Izo Shuzo (森伊蔵酒造)
Mori Izo Shuzo is a distillery in Kagoshima Prefecture, founded in 1885, known for Mori Izo. Famous for its legendary sweet potato shochu Moriizo, one of the prestigious '3M' brands crafted via traditional earthen pot fermentation. KIKI lists 3 of its bottles.
AI-compiled from public information, not checked by the brewery.
Key facts
| Name | Mori Izo Shuzo (森伊蔵酒造) |
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| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Makes | Shochu |
| Website | www.moriizo.com |
What kind of distillery is it?
History
Founded in 1885 by Iemon Mori, the brewery released its signature brand Moriizo in 1988 under fifth-generation head Satoshi Mori. Adhering strictly to traditional earthen-pot methods, it established itself as a premier shochu maker.
What makes it distinct
| Water | Brewed using pristine subsurface water from the Takakuma Mountains in Tarumizu. |
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| Ingredients | Made with contract-grown Kagoshima Koganesengan sweet potatoes and domestic rice koji. |
| Style | Adheres to traditional kame-tsubo fermentation in unglazed earthenware pots for both stages. |
| Master brewer | Hands-on production is overseen directly by fifth-generation head Satoshi Mori. |
Visiting
Tours and tasting bar are not available. An on-site shop sells goods and merchandise, but shochu purchases require lottery allocation.
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Bottles from this distillery
The KIKI app knows 5 bottles from this maker (3 on this site).
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Mori Izo Sweet Potato Shochu森伊蔵 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥7,520 |
| Mori Izo Gold Label Sweet Potato Shochu森伊蔵 金ラベル | Sweet potato shochu | ¥14,300 |
| Mori Izo Gokujo no Itteki Sweet Potato Shochu森伊蔵 極上の一滴 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥22,500 |