Raw materials
rice
water
koji (Aspergillus oryzae)
yeasts
Brand
Shirayuki
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Shirayuki.
Shirayuki (白雪) is the historic sake brand produced by Konishi Shuzo; it represents a range of traditional nihonshu made in Itami (Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan) and is also present on international markets with references such as Sake Shirayuki 75cl.
sake
nihonshu
junmai
nigori
daiginjo
taruzake (barrel-aged sake)
Producer range
Producer range Shirayuki
Spirit categories
sake
nihonshu
junmai
nigori
daiginjo
taruzake (barrel-aged sake)
Representative products
Sake Shirayuki 75cl
Shirayuki Junmai Nigori
Shirayuki Junmai Daiginjo (ice‑temperature aged)
Casks and ageing vessels
Yoshino wood (Yoshino sugi / Yoshino cedar) used for taruzake
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Produced according to classic nihonshu methods: fermentation of rice using koji and selected yeasts; the brand's catalogue also includes particular processes such as taruzake (sake matured in wooden casks) and expressions subjected to low-temperature/ice-temperature aging for certain labels.
Ageing
Barrel maturation for taruzake expressions; low-temperature/ice-temperature aging for some labels.
Producer history Shirayuki
The Shirayuki brand is part of Konishi Shuzo's production, a sake house based in Itami, Hyōgo Prefecture. Konishi cites very old historical roots (production mentioned since 1550) and continues to market the Shirayuki brand in various expressions, maintaining a steady presence both in the Japanese and foreign markets.
Production philosophy
Shirayuki is born from Konishi Shuzo's tradition and aims to offer accessible, versatile sake to accompany everyday life, balancing respect for traditional techniques with experimentation in some maturation methods.
Territory
Itami, Hyōgo Prefecture (Kansai region), Japan. A historic area for sake production, with historical connections to the Nada/Kobe zone.
Shirayuki
This producer is a useful reference point for enthusiasts looking for authentic spirits, distinctive production identity and a carefully selected online catalogue.
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