Roga Junmai: California Yamada Nishiki Sake
Roga Junmai is a wine-like sake from Yaegaki of LA. This new sake brand combines primo Yamada Nishiki rice with a low carbon footprint and price. This is easily one of the most affordable Junmai sake available in the US.
This sponsored post will give you all the details, including tasting notes, where to buy your own, and food pairings.
Shochu & Awamori Retail Guide
Shochu and Awamori are Japan’s native spirits. They’re two of the most exciting liquor categories globally and are poised to break out.
However, finding quality shochu can be a challenge.
In this updated post, we list as many retail options as we can find that carry these spirits. If you know of any we’re missing, let us know, and we’ll update the list.
Akashi Single Malt: White Oak Japanese Whisky
Akashi single malt is an authentic Japanese whisky that lies in the shadows of its more famous competitors.
However, if you’re looking for something different to add to your collection, this is a solid choice.
In this post, we take a deep dive into Akashi whisky, how it’s made, what it tastes like, and where to get your own.
Japanese Alcohol: the Best of the Internet
Food Exports from Japan Increase in 2020
Despite the challenges Covid placed on the market, Japanese agricultural, forestry, and fisheries products increased in sales for the year. Declines in restaurant sales and beer exports to Korea were offset by retail consumer goods like eggs. A lot of eggs.
Read the entire market update from Nippon.com.
The 7 Most Expensive Bottles of Whisky
Auction whiskies selling for staggering amounts have made a lot of news lately. Where does Japanese whisky rank among the all-time most expensive?
Check out this GQ Australia article to find out.
A Japanese-Style Basque Cheesecake that May Spark the Next Global Conflict
Lines longer than vaccine ques, counterfeits fleecing investors, email servers broken, underground North Korean tests…
All for a funky mashup of Basque cheesecake and Japanese soufflé cake.
Find out about Charles Chen’s revolutionary cheesecake and where you might be able to get your own in the Food and Wine article.
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