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Company name: Nakijin Distillery
Founded: 1948
Address: 500 Aza Nakasone, Nakijin Village, Kunigami-gun
TEL: 0980-56-2611
FAX: 0980-56-4598 |
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This distillery is located
at the foot of the scenic ruins of Nakijin Castle. The awamori,
deeply rooted in this historic area, has fostered kusu with
a sophisticated taste.
The islands of Okinawa (the Ryukyus) were divided into three kingdoms
until the 14th century. Nakijin Castle belonged to one of the three
kings. The castle ruins were designated as a World Heritage Site
by UNESCO in December, 2000. The Nakijin distillery is at the foot
of the castle ruins.
Located at a scenic site in the northern part of the main island
of Okinawa, the distillery is engaged in the production of distilled
liquor by fermenting pure rice without any additives. This process
is followed by one of three processes for maturing the liquor: in
earthenware pots-the traditional technique; in stainless steel tanks;
or in oak barrels. In other words, the Nakijin Distillery pays due
respect to the traditional distilling process while using modern
methods to meet the diversifying needs of the consumers and the
times.
Production of mild awamori, with an alcohol content of 20%, was
the brainchild of Yoshio Ohshiro, the third owner of the distillery,
who took up the post in 1974. The distillery has since come out
with a variety of unique products, including a bottle which, when
peeped into, displays the figure of a beautiful Okinawan woman dressed
in traditional costume.
The current owner proudly presents his awamori liquor made
from the natural water that trickles from the rocks at the foot
of Mt. Otowa. It is the result of the craftsmanship of master distillers
nurtured by longstanding traditions and long years of practice.
The Nakijin awamori is known for its simple, yet rich and
well-balanced taste. The distillery's various liquors all bear romantic
and dreamy names, inspired by the many historic sites that remain
in the local area. The 1.4 million liters of awamori contained
in 20 giant storage tanks hold is cradled in timelessness, dreaming
of the next 100 years.
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