Edition #1: All About Japanese Alcohol
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The Story of Japanese Whisky: Rising Dram
The Japanese whisky market has gone insane.
No country has changed the trajectory of recent whisky history more than Japan. Learn how this country gained prominence in the whisky world and why demand and prices are at an all-time high.
Sapporo Premium Beer
Did you know this lager contains rice, corn, and starch?
Dive into the most popular Japanese beer in America. In this post, you can check local pricing, learn what Sapporo pairs with, explore similar beers, and more. Leave your mark by sharing your thoughts about Japan’s oldest beer brand.
Japanese Alcohol: the Best of the Internet
Sake Milkshake: Dassai Sake and Mos Burger Japan
Dassai sake is famous for fruity, floral, and supple sake. Mos Burger is Japan’s top burger chain. Together they’ve released a non-alcoholic amazake milkshake that sounds delicious.
Brian Ashcraft authored this entertaining Kotaku article. He is a leading expert in sake and Japanese whisky. Additionally, his books are a wealth of information. Support him and The Japanese Bar by purchasing through the affiliate links below.
New Japanese Whisky Releases from Chichibu and Yamazaki
But there’s a catch: you probably have to go to Japan to try them. This Time Out article has you covered with all the details. Some of the 2020 Yamazaki releases will likely be available at the distillery. Their tasting room has insanely low prices and is a must-stop for whisky fans in Kyoto or Osaka.
AI Sake Sommelier: Kikisake-shi 3000
AI and sake meet in 2020. When advice is needed, this technology may offer some help. But could this tool be used as a weapon someday? Will hostile robotic sake sommeliers dominate a dystopian future? This is a story worth monitoring.
Beverage Deal of the Week
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