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Founded in 1973, Kikuisami Shuzo is located south of Mt. Chokai overlooking the Mogami River and the Shonai Plains. The company name is a combination of the terms "Kiku" (chrysanthemum) "-isami" (strength) with the hopes that the sake they are able to produce will possess flavors as vibrant and robust as the Chrysanthemum Flowers. Approximately 900 years ago, a family built a golden capital in the northeastern part of Japan. Their prosperity lasted 100 years until they were destroyed by the central government. In the war, 36 samurai and one princess escaped and settled in Sakata City in Yamagata Prefecture. The descendants of the 36 samurai established the coastal trade in Sakata City, the location of Kikuisami Co., Ltd. The port of Sakata grew to become one of the biggest ports in Japan in the latter half of the 17th century. The "36 SAMURAI" brand was created to honor their achievement and carry on their legacy.

自由都市酒田を造った三十六人衆、時代を雄々しく生きた男たちに因んで命名された酒。味は日常の生活で晩酌、その他で飲まれるいわゆる”生活酒”を目指しているため、特に香りのみを追わず、お燗をしても味が崩れない安心して飲める酒造りをしています。辛口でキレがよく、しかも奥深い広がりのある味を心がけています。