27 Aug 2018 --- Akashi Sake Brewery is an artisanal sake producer based in Hyogo, Japan. Their flagship product, Akashi-Tai, is a premium range of five artisan sakes, brewed in small batches using traditional methods. The brewery needed a new design for Akashi-Tai, to position the brand as an authentic, premium player on the global stage. Design agency Cowan London worked with the brand to help define the proposition, brand essence and brand story, the agency explains.