Edition #4: Japanese Whisky 201, Best Rice Beer, and More
Thank you for checking out the 4th edition of our weekly newsletter. 2020 is behind us and we’re looking forward to the new year!
Our New Japanese Whisky Guide
All you ever wanted to know about Japanese whisky in one place. We help you connect with your favorite brands, learn to shop smarter, and become a professional whisky nerd.
Discover Japan’s First Craft Beer: Echigo Koshihikari
Echigo Beer was the first craft beer brand from Japan. Their Koshihikari rice lager is already a classic. In terms of complexity, it may actually be Japan’s best rice beer.
Get the story on Echigo Koshihikari and see if there’s any near you.
Sake Cups: Learn, Shop, and Sip
Sake is blessed with a large variety of cool cups and carafes. Many are handmade and can elevate your drinking experience. Explore all the major traditional styles, as well as modern options.
Learn what type of cup is right for you and improve your sake experiences. You can also shop for recommended products from our sponsors.
Have more fun when you drink sake!
Satsuma Shiranami Sweet Potato Shochu
Satsuma Shiranami is one of the more widely available imo shochu outside of Japan. Served with hot water, you have a fruity, herbal, and earthy upgrade over hot sake.
Get the scoop on this unique and traditional Japanese spirit!
Japanese Alcohol: the Best of the Internet
Sake Startups Overseas Expand the Market
Innovative sake brewers inside Japan and overseas are offering exciting new products. Get insider insight into sake in 2021.
This article is packed with info for the sake otaku. Nikkei Asia for the win!
Japan’s First Gin Reborn: Dennoshin 1812
Shige Dennoshin was the man that created Japan’s first gin in 1812. It was golden, sweet, and heavy on the juniper. Kinokawa has re-created this historic spirit, which you’ll have to travel to Japan to get.
In the meantime, check out this article about it by The Asahi Shimbun.
Another Strong Year for Beer
Kirin Beer is reporting that global beer consumption rose in 2019. This is the second straight year of this trend. We guess 2020 will make it three.
Learn who the world’s biggest beer drinkers are in this short Japan Times post.
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