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Kameguchizake from Iwa Shuzo in Niigata refers to sake drawn directly from the mouth of the fermentation or storage cask (kame), a traditional method that avoids pump transfer to preserve the sake's natural freshness and integrity. This handling technique is associated with small-batch, artisanal production where minimizing oxygen exposure and mechanical intervention is prioritized. The result is a sake with a more authentic, unmediated expression of the fermentation, reflecting Iwa Shuzo's mountainous Niigata terroir.