In November, I did a whirlwind tour of 6 breweries in Fukushima Prefecture sponsored by the Fukushima Government. I’ll write about each of the breweries visited and the special connection that I discovered about Fukushima sake, but will start with...
When you've been doing it for 17 years, eventually you see it all! The sake industry is booming! And as such we need to expand our ranks selling this wonderful libation with such a storied tradition. If you are reading...
I guess it’s becoming a thing! We’ve had several customers come into the store claiming that it is their personal “Dry January” and are not drinking alcohol for the entire month. And yet there they are in the store! When...
Tonoike (Bo:) Tochigi Prefecture. Junmai Daiginjo SMV: NA / Acidity:NA Hey You! Tap Tap on your shoulder. Are you a wine drinker? You are! Do you enjoy sake? You do! Well how would you like to try a sake that...
Den Batch #9 From Oakland, California. Junmai Nama. SMV: +3 Acidity: 2.3 The nose on this unpasteurized sake that is made batch by batch is a nice collection of grapes, melon, costume wax lips, cinnamon, and pear aromas. Say...
