Soukou Shuzo, founded in 1864 in Oita Prefecture, shifted under its current ownership to small-batch, fully handcrafted production across a focused lineup of junmai and junmai daiginjo styles. The Kuramitsu brand reflects this precision-first philosophy, with the Soji tokubetsu junmai noted for its flower-like aroma, transparent clarity, and clean rice umami. Each release is produced in limited quantities, emphasizing quality over volume.
