Published: 3/27/2021
This week we discuss the ultimate saketini, Roku Gin, and Asahi Super Dry. And it’s been a slow news week, but we found a few entertaining articles for your Saturday afternoon.
Asahi Super Dry: Japan’s Most Popular Beer
If you like beer but sometimes find it too bitter and filling, Asahi Super Dry should be on your radar.
It’s a classic Japanese beer that’s great with a wide range of food. You won’t have to work hard to find it, either, and it’s easy on the wallet.
This updated post dives into this legendary macro brew from Japan. We discuss tasting notes, food pairings, where to find it, similar beers, and more.
The Ultimate Saketini
The Saketini is our favorite Japanese cocktail, hands-down. There are hundreds of variations on this classic, and most of them are decent.
Oka Kura’s relatively new sake and shochu-based vermouth represents a game-changer for this modern classic drink.
We break down our favorite recipe in our saketini guide.
Suntory Roku: Killer Japanese Gin
Suntory Roku is arguably the best Japanese gin on the market.
This should surprise no one. Suntory is behind some of the greatest whisky brands in the world: Yamazaki, Hibiki, and Hakushu.
In this updated post, we discuss why Roku is such a smash hit. You can compare the top retail options and buy your own bottle for the best price. Also, get tasting notes, product info, cocktail recipes, and pairing ideas.
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More Namazake Goodness
Namazake, or unpastueurized sake, is often released in the spring. It’s one of the most anticipated times of year for sake fans in Japan and abroad.
Check out this Vine Pair post to get another perspective on these fresh and bold seasonal sakes.
Vice Talks Japanese Whisky
It’s been discussed to death, but Japanese whisky is getting a long-overdue makeover. Sort of.
Check out Vice’s official Japanese whisky regulations post.
Sapporo Looks to Build Another North American Brewery
Japanese beer fans in North American are probably aware that most of the big-name brands are no longer brewed in Japan. Sapporo already produces beer in the US and Canada. Now they’re eyeballing another facility on the US West Coast.
Get the full scoop from Bloomberg.
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