Highlights

• Named for Kuzaemon, the founding patriarch — a commemorative blend created to mark 333 years of unbroken brewing tradition
• Sweet-style Shinshu miso with a 13-koji ratio: gentle rice sweetness balanced by pronounced soybean depth
• From the same Gold Award-winning house as Yamabuki, crafted for those who want something a little more special

Details

• Common Product Name: Kuzaemon Special Blend Miso (久左衛門 酢久特別ブレンド)
• Net Weight: 500g (17.6 oz) — approx. 50 servings
• Ingredients: Soybeans, Rice, Salt, Alcohol (trace amounts, used as a natural preservative)
• Allergens & Properties: Contains Soy. Contains trace alcohol (natural preservative; not a flavor ingredient). Suitable for cooking; alcohol evaporates with heat.
• Shelf Life: 6 months from production date
• Storage: Keep away from heat and direct sunlight; refrigeration recommended after opening
• Producer Name: Sukyu Shoten Co., Ltd., founded c. 1676. (Packaging is in Japanese.)
• Producer Location: Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Producer's Story

When Sukyu Shoten reached their 333rd anniversary, they set out to create a blend worthy of the occasion — one that would carry the name of Kuzaemon, the family patriarch who started it all. The result is a special-edition miso that has since become a permanent signature of the house, representing over three centuries of accumulated knowledge: knowing exactly how much rice, how much soybean, and how much time it takes to coax out something truly memorable.

Flavor Profile

Kuzaemon opens sweetly — the kind of gentle, natural sweetness that only comes from quality rice koji given enough time to develop. But it does not stop there. Behind the sweetness sits a distinct soybean character, richer and more substantial than you might expect from a sweet-style miso. The two are in quiet conversation, making this a miso that surprises first-time tasters and satisfies long-time enthusiasts alike.

Cooking Ideas

Miso soup with clams, sweet onions, or roasted pumpkin; a marinade for chicken thighs or pork tenderloin left overnight before grilling; stirred into warm dashi with butter and a soft-boiled egg for a comforting rice bowl topping; blended with cream cheese as a spread for crackers or fresh vegetables.

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