岩清水 GOWARINGO

Iwashimizu Gowaringo from Inoue Shuzo is a sake blended with apple juice at a ratio of approximately 50%, creating a low-alcohol, fruit-forward beverage that bridges traditional sake brewing and fruit liqueur production. The Iwashimizu brand name, meaning rock-clear water, references the clean groundwater of Tochigi Prefecture that underpins the brewery's production. The generous apple proportion gives this release a refreshing acidity and natural sweetness distinct from conventional sake styles.