Iketsuki is brewed by Toriya Sake Brewery, founded in 1919 on the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture, one of Japan's most storied sake regions. The brand name is drawn from Iketsuki, the legendary horse beloved by Minamoto no Yoritomo, and was chosen to express the brewery's aspiration to produce sake that lingers in the hearts of those who drink it. With an annual production of around 300 koku, Toriya operates as a small, community-rooted brewery, crafting unpretentious sake made with soft water that pairs naturally with everyday meals.
