Kazumori Komaki
President & Co-Owner
KOMAKI'S SHOCHU STYLE
Distinct earthy flavors of the Satsuma peninsula is celebrated in each shochu produced
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION SATSUMA
High quality sweet potatos and rice are contracted through local farmers in Kagoshima prefecture. In the future, the distillery wishes to use only sweet potato produced in the town of Satsuma.
QVEVRI METHOD & SATSUMA JARS
The distinct, rich earthy character found in Komaki's products can be attributed to the ancient Japanese Satsuma jars used in the production of the shochus. The jars used today are the same since its founding in 1909. The jars are buried into the ground and used for the preparation of the starter and also the fermentation process.
Satsuma & Its Surroundings
Set in a very picturesque setting, the distillery sits by Mount Shiba which provides the natural water to the distillery. A river runs by and the distillery is surrounded by beautiful nature. However, the area has many challenges and natural disasters; the distillery has suffered major flood damage a number of times and thankfully with the help of the local community was restored time and time again.
