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Ibi no Kura" is a freshly brewed, unpasteurized sake from the Tokoro Shuzo brewery in Ibigawa-cho, Ibi-gun, Gifu Prefecture. This bottle commemorates the opening of the brewery around the end of November each year. This year, the brewery's new sake festival is being held on November 25-26. Tokoro Shuzo is famous for Fusashimaya, known for Usagishin BLACK, but this Ibi no Kura is a long-selling brand that has been around for over 30 years.
It is a cloudy white sake with a slight yellowish hue. The aroma is fresh melon. Because it is freshly pressed from the tank, it has a high alcohol content of 19-20%, but you don't feel it at all; it drinks like a straight juice. The clear sweetness runs smoothly through the mouth and down the throat. The lingering spiciness and astringency that ties the flavor together reminds us of the Tokoro Shuzo style of food sake. This is a perfect bottle for the opening ceremony of the brewery, which is a good indication of the year's performance.
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