Oishi shuzo (大石酒造)

Founded in 1899 in Akune, Kagoshima, Oishi Shuzo is dedicated to the philosophy of "crafting spirits that only Akune can produce." The distillery utilizes its century-old stone warehouse (Ishikura) and traditional clay pots (Kame-tsubo) for low-temperature fermentation. Their flagship labels, such as "Tsurumi" and "Mone," are celebrated for their bold, mature aromas and rich complexity. By prioritizing the freshness of local sweet potatoes and employing traditional atmospheric distillation, Oishi Shuzo captures the raw, untamed essence of the ingredients, striving to share the authentic soul of premium shochu with the world.