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BENIOTOME SHUZO CO,LTD

A Japanese shochu distillery known for sesame shochu, located in Kurume, Fukuoka.

Last updated September 1, 2026

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Overview

BENIOTOME SHUZO CO., LTD. is a Japanese distillery based in Kurume, Fukuoka, known for its sesame shochu. The company was founded by Hayashi Haruno, who developed the world's first sesame shochu. The distillery uses local ingredients and the spring water of the Minou mountain range. It offers a range of products including sesame shochu, barrel-aged shochu, liqueurs, and limited editions.

History

The company was founded by Hayashi Haruno, who aimed to create a fragrant sake that could rival Western liquors. She developed the world's first sesame shochu in Tanushimaru-cho, Kurume, Fukuoka. The distillery uses the spring water from the Minou mountain range and French oak barrels for aging.

Products and positioning

  • 紅乙女 PREMIUM

    A flagship sesame shochu made with over 20% sesame and a blend of long-aged base spirits.

  • CROP&CROP 黒ごまリキュール

    A black sesame liqueur made by steeping black sesame in sesame shochu.

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