Our brewery was found in 1880 in Hukushima prefecture (transferred to Niigata prefecture at 1886).
Niigata prefecture is famous for most delicious table rice "Koshihikari” and very nice domestic Sake.
 The brewery has been blessed with an excellent natural spring which water is pure and soft. "Kirin Sake is a wonderful gift from nature”. The story of "Kirin” of Mt. "Kirinzan” is based on a legendary unicorn.
The Kirin unicorn is an imaginary animal that has been said to appear in the sky to prepare auspicious events.
We have named our sake "Kirin” with our hope that it will be enjoyed in such a way
that brings happiness to the drinkers.

This sake, originally brewed for sake competitions, is stored in cold storage for 5 years to preserve the aroma

and flavor. A hint of dryness accentuates rich flavor, and the umami blooms in one's throat
for the exquisitely long, fine finish.