About the brewery: Sogen Brewery is located at the northern tip of the Noto Peninsula, in the north of Ishikawa Prefecture, on the west coast of Japan. Founded in 1768, it is the oldest brewery in the region. Sogen Shuzo is said to be the home of the Noto Toji guild, one of the four major production streams in the country, renowned for producing sake with a powerful style and exuberant flavours. It is produced by Yukio Sakaguchi, a leading figure in the world of toji, who is recognised throughout the country as a true 'master of sake'. His personality, his expertise and the numerous awards he has accumulated over the years make him a source of pride for the region. He continues to keep Noto Ryu alive with the greatest of energy, not only for young Toji, but also by bringing his own variations of style to it every day.