Ontario Spring Water Sake Company

The Ontario Spring Water Sake Company is a unique craft sake brewery located in Toronto's historic Distillery District. Founded by Japanese-Canadian brewmaster Yoshi Otsuka, this is one of the few sake breweries in Canada. The brewery uses locally sourced Ontario spring water and premium rice to produce a range of sakes, from crisp and dry to fruity and sweet. Visitors can tour the facility to see the traditional brewing process, which includes polishing, washing, steaming, and fermenting the rice. The tasting room offers flights of sake, allowing guests to sample different varieties. The brewery also sells sake to take home, along with sake-related gifts. The Distillery District setting adds to the experience, with cobblestone streets and Victorian industrial architecture. It's a great spot for both sake enthusiasts and curious newcomers.

Don't miss

• Take a guided tour of the brewery to see the sake-making process
• Sample a flight of sakes in the tasting room, including seasonal varieties
• Learn about the importance of water quality in sake production
• Purchase bottles of sake to take home, including limited editions
• Explore the Distillery District's shops and galleries before or after your visit

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Ontario Spring Water Sake Company

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Know before you go

• Try the 'Ontario Spring Water' sake, it's their flagship and a great introduction.
• Book tours in advance, especially on weekends.
• The shop sells sake glasses and other gifts.
• Pair your sake with food from nearby restaurants in the Distillery District.

A bit of history

Founded in 2013 by Yoshi Otsuka, the Ontario Spring Water Sake Company is Canada's first dedicated sake brewery. Otsuka trained in Japan and brought traditional techniques to Toronto, using local ingredients to create a uniquely Canadian sake.