The Japanese Bar Newsletter 46
This week I finally got around to writing about my favorite shochu cocktail: the Satsuma Margarita. I’ve made probably a hundred variations of this drink,… Read More »The Japanese Bar Newsletter 46
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Satsuma Shochu Margarita
On paper, they’re nothing alike. Yet, Tequila and sweet potato shochu have a lot in common flavor-wise. So it shouldn’t surprise that the sweet potato… Read More »Satsuma Shochu Margarita
The Japanese Bar Newsletter 45
Happy Saturday! This week, my wife and I are celebrating our anniversary, so I’m leaving The Japanese Bar with the babysitter. But all is not… Read More »The Japanese Bar Newsletter 45
The Japanese Bar Newsletter 44
For years, I’ve told myself not to. And the white-hot rage I received on simple social media posts were added deterrents. Yet this week, I… Read More »The Japanese Bar Newsletter 44
Kura the Whisky
Kura the Whisky Rum Cask Finish is a controversial bottling from Okinawa’s Helios (rum) Distillery. Is it Japanese whisky? Find out, plus learn what it… Read More »Kura the Whisky
The Japanese Bar Newsletter 43
Hope everyone made the most of Sake Day! This week I dive into one of my favorite subjects: koshu sake. I also found a great… Read More »The Japanese Bar Newsletter 43
The Japanese Bar Newsletter 42
I had already been thinking a lot about sake cocktails when I stumbled across a Reddit post from a user that had fallen in love… Read More »The Japanese Bar Newsletter 42
The Japanese Bar Newsletter 41
This week I discuss a couple of pleasant surprises. The first is a simple but elegant Japanese cocktail. And I also review my new favorite… Read More »The Japanese Bar Newsletter 41
Sake Bible Giveaway
In celebration of World Sake Day on October 1st, 2021, I’ll be giving away a new copy of The Japanese Sake Bible by Brian Ashcraft.… Read More »Sake Bible Giveaway
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