絲 ITO 雪莉桶熟成清酒 【雪莉桶香氣 × 米香甜感】

【ITO Sherry Cask x Sake】
Vintage 2022 / 4 years maturation 
Sherry‑cask depth, rice‑driven sweetness , especially for whisky lovers

Crafted by Hamafukutsuru in Nada, Hyogo, ITO is a distinctive sake matured for years in American sherry casks. The result is an amber‑hued, 25% ABV aged sake‑style drink that sits somewhere between sherry, rice whisky and koshu, while still retaining the gentle sweetness and umami of Japanese rice.

Long maturation in seasoned sherry barrels brings a deep golden colour and a rich, layered bouquet: raisins, dried apricot, toasted oak, coconut, honey and a touch of vanilla all emerge in turn. On the palate, concentrated rice‑derived sweetness and umami are wrapped in notes of dried fruits, nuts and wood spice, giving a silky, mouth‑coating texture with a soft but persistent finish.

Despite its 25% strength, the impression is not harsh. The alcohol is well‑integrated into a smooth, rounded body, making it feel closer to a sweet sherry or fortified aged sake than to a sharp spirit. It works beautifully neat, over ice, or even with a light cocktail twist, making it a natural choice for after‑dinner sipping or sharing among friends.

Serving temperature
Room temperature (around 18–22°C): shows the fullest profile of raisins, dried apricot, oak, honey and rich rice sweetness, with the smoothest, most rounded texture

On crushed ice : Pour pre‑chilled ITO over crushed ice so the concentration and temperature change slowly while aroma stays expressive

Food pairing
Nuts & desserts: walnut and almond mixes, caramel custard, crème brûlée, cheesecake, milk chocolate – all resonate with its raisin, honey and woody notes

Cheese: semi‑hard to hard cheeses (Comté, Gruyère, aged Cheddar) and blue cheese with dried fruits and nuts

Cocktail‑style: served over ice with a twist of orange peel

【Producer】Hamafukutsuru (Hyogo)
【Category】Sherry cask matured sake
【Volume】750ml
【Alcohol】25%