Matsuse Shuzo

Matsuse Sake Brewery is located in Shiga Prefecture on the eastern side of Lake Biwa. They have been owned and run by the same family since the 1850s for six Generations. They are one of the most respected and praised small sake breweries. Even in Japan, their sake is not easy to find as they are very selective about who sells them. Their sake-making is traditional and clean, just handcrafting throughout and no charcoal filtering. Most of the rice they grow is done without using any chemical agents or fertilizers. Matsuse believes in using sustainable practices to produce the best rice without negatively impacting its natural surroundings.