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Edition #5: Sake Grades, Top Whiskies Under $100, and More

Check out what we’ve been up to this week.

Sake Grades: Pick Sake You’ll Love

A graphic of four sake bottles.

Do you like sake but have a hard time knowing what to buy? There is no faster way to change this than by learning the grades of sake.

In our latest post, we’ll teach you the basics so you can start choosing your own sake with confidence. You can also improve your next dining experience with our service and pairing tips.


Top Japanese Whiskies Under $100

Are you looking for the best Japanese whisky that won’t bust your budget? We’re here to help enthusiasts find affordable and authentic whisky from Japan.

Each whisky is made in Japan and is widely available.


Sapporo Reserve Beer

a can of Sapporo beer and a full pint

Sapporo Reserve Beer is a premium lager from the Japanese beer pioneer. It’s also one of the few all-malt beers of the major brands.

In this post, you’ll learn where to find Sapporo Reserve, what it tastes like, and get service and pairing recommendations.


Japanese Alcohol: the Best of the Internet

Kanzake: Warm Sake Seminar with Sake Discoveries

This is the perfect time of year to get your hot sake on. This webinar is hosted by Sake School of America and Chizuko Niikawa-Helton of Sake Discoveries + Sake Caliente. This promises to be an excellent resource to improve your sake drinking experiences.

The webinar takes place on Jan 27 at 4 PM Pacific.

You can register for this event here.

Tamagawa Sake Virtual Tour

Here’s another sake web event we’re excited about.

World Sake Imports is hosting a virtual tour and brewery tasting with living legend Philip Harper. Explore the Kinoshita sake brewery and its famous brand Tamagawa. This free event happens on Zoom Tuesday, January 19 at 9 pm EST.

Register here.

Asahi Battles Japan Bar Shutdown with Draft Can

In response to a demand for draft (unpasteurized) beer by would-be bar patrons, Asahi has released a new version of Super Dry.

Find out about the innovative packaging that may find its way to the United States with this Just Drinks article.


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