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SIX SAKE SISTERS: pineapple

Presenting the fourth brew in our Six Sake Sisters series, the Waka No Megumi “Pineapple” hails from the famous Wakayama Prefecture, which is also...

Dry Wave

A rich and savory beast of a brew, my accomplices were noticeably surprised at how this Ozeki Karatanba drank more soft than heavy and skewed more ...

Miyazaki

Overall, this molasses derived shochu is quite the beverage and I would recommend it to both newcomers to the sake space as well as those trying to...

Golden Sake

Overall, this Kuromatsu Hakushika “Gold” Tokubetsu Junmai was made for celebration. The exquisite nature of the bottle and its gold flakes gives a ...

Six Sake Sisters: Yuzu

Last but not least, we have the Waka No Megumi “Yuzu” the sixth and final installment of our Six Sake Sisters series. Yet another summery sipper, t...

Six Sake Sisters: Lemon

In conclusion, my tasting party was stunned at the drinkability and amazing lemon blend that this Waka No Megumi “Lemon sipper had to offer. The ye...

1990s Tokyo Life

By the end of the 20th century, the framework had been set for a global sake industry that was conducive for worldwide export and the creation of s...

Southern Stream

Moderately dry, the Nanburyu “Southern Stream” Junmai is your standard junmai. A clear brew, the “Southern Stream” has a solid base of earthy and w...

Valentine's & White Days

Unlike anywhere else in the world, Japan celebrates Valentine’s Day on February 14 and White Day on March 14. On February 14, women give gifts to m...

Year of the Tiger

An age-old belief system designed as a tool to decide one’s destiny, the Chinese Zodiac is based off of a twelve-year cycle where each new year is ...

Ume is Yummy

As soon as the shochu touched my lips, that signature umeshu taste immediately took over. Syrupy and thicker than most sake I have tried, my first ...

New Year's Traditions

Fireworks. Countdown to the new year. A bowl of black-eyed peas. Just a few of the American traditions that mark the New Year. People living in Jap...