Mar. 19. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: Can’t decide whether to have sake or white wine? Why not have both with Abysse from Hananomai? Then, the great taste of just-pressed namazake can be had by anyone, anywhere, thanks to a new freezing technique. Finally, the newly opened Den Sake Brewery in Oakland is honored with a nomination at the 2019 James Beard Awards.
Mar. 12. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: Hats off to Chang Hung Liang for winning a sake sommelier’s highest honor. Then, SakéOne in the US is hoping you crack open one of their new canned sake offerings. Craft Sake Week returns with a cavalcade of best sake along with delicious meals from Japan’s best restaurants and shops around Japan.
Mar. 5. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: A brand new variation of sake is delivering Parisian chefs into spiritual bliss. Then, a simple yet cleverly effective sticker may help global sake sales. Finally, 20-somethings are likely to spend more on sake for themselves and loved ones, according to a recent survey.
Feb. 26. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: Sake producers Hakutsuru and Takara Shuzo duke it out for the top spot, with a new winner taking the title… for now. Then, the amazing art of Nada sake barrel making is crowned a Cultural Heritage. Finally, VR-enhanced tours let you explore sake breweries from the comfort of home!
Feb. 19. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: Sake’s meteoric rise abroad continues with record high exports for 2018, but there’s still a lot of room to grow! Then, KIKIZAKE WEB aims to help international users find the right sake for them amidst a glut of options. Finally, the same sake served at one of Japan’s holiest shrines can be experienced at a special event in Monaco this March.
Feb. 12. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: Wear your love of sake on your sleeve with brewery T-shirts from UNIQLO. Then, Nanbu Bijin get vegan status in a clever play that highlights sake’s inherent purity. Finally, Kubota Seppo, the strange lovechild of a sake brewery and an outerwear brand, returns for this year’s camping season!
Feb. 5. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: Sunshine, sand, and sake in the Maldives. Then, Kitora brewery showcases the talents of artists with Down syndrome with its new labels. Finally, who will be crowned the Kura Master at France’s next sake competition?
Jan. 29. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: Fukushima breweries take Manhattan with a new specialty shop on Canal Street. Next, are American sake consumers surprisingly sparing when it comes bottle size? Finally, get Tippsy in the comfort of your own home with this revolutionary sake delivery service!
Jan. 22. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: Let an artificial intelligence guide you to your ideal brand of sake at the Yummy Sake Week event in Tokyo. Then, Brussels gets its first ever sake bar at none other than the EU headquarters! Finally, Koreans, Taiwanese, and Hong Kongers agree: "drinking sake" is the best reason to travel to Japan in the winter.
Jan. 15. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: The 2018 Dassai Design Awards come to a close with the winning design reveal below! Then, those craving sake in Finland now have a place to call home at Helsinki’s Gohan. Last, the world’s first pink sparkling sake!
Jan. 8. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: Not only is New Zealand ready to compete in rugby this year in Japan, but they are bringing their sake game too, with Zenkuro. Then, will you be one of the very few lucky owners of a bottle of Link 8888, an experimental and highly exclusive sake matured in Chivas Regal barrels? Finally, Iki was an island once overflowing with sake, only to go dry 28 years ago, but one brewery has stepped up and decided to bring it back!
Dec. 25. 2018 posted by
In the news this week: Sake fans in the UK get a rare chance to sample some great fresh sake for the first time. Then, Centrair Airport in central Japan offers a helping hand with an extensive tech-assisted, multilingual sake information guide. Last, Final Fantasy makers summon brewery Kokuryu for a special edition sake celebrating hit mobile game Brave Exvius.
Dec. 18. 2018 posted by
In the news this week: Another winter, another new and special stock of Funaguchi unpasteurized sake. Then, a byproduct of sake brewing surprisingly takes the Japanese cosmetic world. And, Uruguay imports its first-ever sake in a sign of the drink’s increasing global appeal.
Dec. 11. 2018 posted by
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Sanyohai Brewery Damaged in Fire, Donations Now Open.
Dec. 4. 2018 posted by
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Dassai to Open New York Brewery / Five Niigata Sake Breweries Save Forests / Fukui Prefecture Unveils New Sake Rice
Nov. 27. 2018 posted by
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Ippudo opens Santa Monica US location / Leader in Sparkling Sake Unveils New "Mizubasho Yukihotaka Awasake" / Government to Loosen Regulations on Sake Production in Sightseeing Areas
Nov. 20. 2018 posted by
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Line of Sake Cups by Michelin-recognized Expert / Dassai Design Award / Celebration of Hakkaisan Brewery's Kosher Certification
Nov. 13. 2018 posted by
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Japanese Wine Gets Stricter Labeling Criteria / Belgium's Sake Selection / Sake Rice Farm Certificatied to Sell at Olympics
Nov. 9. 2018 posted by
Almost all major types of alcohol are named by the way they are made, so why is "rice wine" wrongfully living in the shadow of a totally unrelated beverage?
Nov. 6. 2018 posted by
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Aged Sake Takes Gold Medals from Women / Wine and Spirits Event in HK / Sake Kasu Beer
Oct. 30. 2018 posted by
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - English podcast, Sake On Air / Sake Giant Publishes Comic Strip / "Booziest Prefecture" rankings
Oct. 26. 2018 posted by
Terroir [ter-wahr] n.: The collective character of an artisanal crop derived from the human and environmental factors involved in its growth and cultivation.
Terroir is a major buzzword in the wine world. But, is there terroir in sake? It’s complicated. Join us for this crash course in terroir, sake and the growing interest in sake provenance.
Oct. 23. 2018 posted by
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Pharmaceutical University Researched Koji Amasake Benefit / Carb-free Sake and Breath / Nouveau Sake
Oct. 16. 2018 posted by
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Sake Sold at Paris' Oldest Department Store / New Sakes by Michelin Three-Star Restaurants / Sake Festival Coming to Sydney
Oct. 9. 2018 posted by
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Seven New "Sake Samurai" / Chinese Palate for Sake / Smartphone Game Featuring Anthropomorphic Sake Brands
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