Shichi Hon Yari
Founded in the 1540’s in the small town of Kinomoto, with its production limited to just over 5,000 cases per year, the Tomita Shuzou is one of the oldest and smallest breweries in Japan. With one toji and three brewers producing every bottle, this saké is truly te-zukuri, or “handmade.” It is also a saké that is steeped in history, its name coming from seven brave spearsmen who are legends in Japanese history, and the Japanese characters for the saké being made by one of Japan’s greatest artists. Today, the Tomita Brewery is filled with the energy of a new generation, as it lays a new foundation for many more years to come.