Published: 3/13/2021
This week we discuss a couple of our favorite products from Japan. We also have articles about Kanagawa sake, collecting whisky, new Japanese gins, and more.
Suntory Toki Blended Whisky
Blended Japanese whisky has a couple of major problems: it can be very expensive and many aren’t even made in the country. Suntory Toki solves both of these issues by being affordable and is actually a product from Japan.
In this post, we cover this solid Suntory whisky in detail. You’ll find tasting notes, learn where to get the best price, get pairing and service suggestions, Suntory Toki cocktail recipes, similar whiskies, and more.
Sapporo Premium Beer: Japan’s First Beer Brand
Sapporo Premium Beer is the top-selling Japanese brand in the United States. This Japanese beer classic is widely available and ultra-refreshing.
In this post, we review this iconic Japanese beer, where it’s made, its ingredients, retail and delivery options, similar beers, serving suggestions, and more.
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Crafting Kanagawa Sake
Get a solid introduction to Kanagawa sake from legend John Gauntner and JETRO. Included in this info-packed article is an embedded video that includes deep insights into the sake brewing process.
Find this Kanagawa sake content at Japan Today.
More Japanese Gins Hitting the Market
Some exciting new gins will be coming out of Japan. Suntory is doubling their Osaka facilities production, with the products coming online in 2022. The iconic Nanbu Bijin sake brewery is also set to release their first gin. And Asahi Breweries is getting in on the action, as well.
Learn more about these products from Nikkei Asia.
Whisky Investing 101
Whisky has turned into a premium investment, with some rare bottles selling for eye-popping prices. The internet has helped democratize the buying process, though it’s certainly not a poor man’s game.
Either way, learn about some of the hot names and get some ideas on how this market works from Spears.
Celebrating Spring Namazake
Unpasteurized namazake is a much-anticipated sake release associated with the upcoming end of the brewing season (spring). These bold, mostly un-processed brews often feature wine-like acidity, phenolic bitterness, and higher alcohol contents.
Learn a little about namazake, including its age-worthiness, from this informative Food & Wine article.
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