Volume：720ml
ABV：7.5%

Craving a cooling glass of Yuzu liqueur in the scorching summer heat, but worried about heavy sugars burdening your body? This remarkable release from Miyagi Prefecture's famed Ichinokura Brewery is your absolute ultimate solution. By blending artisanal Japanese sake with pure yuzu juice with zero added sugar, the brewery masterfully marries natural sake sweetness with citrus acidity to create an extraordinarily balanced refresher.

"Blending sake with yuzu juice? Can't I just mix that at home?" In reality, finding a sake and yuzu combination that harmonizes without sugar is immensely difficult. For the fruit, the brewery selectively chose "Tadanishiki" yuzu—a rare variety celebrated for its mellow acidity and natural, subtle sweetness that prevents harsh tartness from overpowering the aromatic fragrance.

For the sake base, Ichinokura utilized their iconic "Himezen" expression. Himezen stands as Japan's very first low-ABV, super-sweet sake (with an extraordinary Sake Meter Value of -70), offering rich, natural rice sweetness that effortlessly cradles and tempers the yuzu's vibrant acidity.

On the nose, it releases a light, white-wine-like elegance accented by fresh yuzu brightness. The entry is crisp and clean, opening with a delicate rice sweetness before allowing juicy yuzu tartness to gently emerge. The acidity remains wonderfully mellow while leaving an unexpectedly long, lingering aromatic trail. With its low sweetness and crisp balance, it serves as an impeccable palate cleanser for rich, savory dishes like BBQ or curry.