Fukuju Sake – Kobe Shushinkan
Elegant, stylish, and complex are just a few descriptors for Fukuju sake. This iconic Nada, Kobe brand has a unique style and is constantly innovating.… Read More »Fukuju Sake – Kobe Shushinkan
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Fukuju Junmai “Mikagego” “Green Label”
Fukuju “Mikagego” Junmai is an outstanding sake that every enthusiast should try at least once. It’s a famous Kobe sake brand from a legendary brewery.… Read More »Fukuju Junmai “Mikagego” “Green Label”
Yaegaki “Mu” Junmai Daiginjo
Looking for a fruity and smooth daiginjo sake that won’t bust your budget? Yaegaki Mu excels as a relatively inexpensive sake with loads of character… Read More »Yaegaki “Mu” Junmai Daiginjo
The Choryo Sake Brewery
The Choryo Sake Brewery is one of my favorites. Why? They are masters of two things I love: taru sake and omachi rice. Of course,… Read More »The Choryo Sake Brewery
Choryo Yoshinosugi no Taru Sake
Choryo Yoshinosugi is an iconic sake that every enthusiast should try. It’s the archetype of cedar-aged sake and arguably the best of its kind. This… Read More »Choryo Yoshinosugi no Taru Sake
Rihaku Dreamy Clouds Nigori
Rihaku Tokubetsu Junmai Nigori is light on the clouds and shows more complexity than most of its chalky, sweet, tropical-flavored cousins. Features notes of cashew and Granny Smith apple.
Takatenjin Junmai Daiginjo “Soul of the Sensei”
Takatenjin Junmai Daiginjo “Soul of the Sensei” — the archetype of Shizuoka ginjo-shu.
The Japanese Sake Bible
Are you considering The Japanese Sake Bible as your first or next sake book? In this post, I cover the pros and cons and compare… Read More »The Japanese Sake Bible
How to Become a Sake Samurai
Do you want to know more about sake but aren’t sure where to start? I’ve been there too. This post is filled with resources to… Read More »How to Become a Sake Samurai
What is Your Favorite Sake?
Before I was a blogger, I sold sake to dozens of people daily. It was mostly a process of asking questions to pinpoint a flavor… Read More »What is Your Favorite Sake?