True Sake Newsletter No. 259 - 🪷March Gladness 😍

Welcome to the 259th issue of America’s sake-centric Newsletter. In this loaded almost Spring issue, which represents the 21st (and a ½) year of consecutive sake newsletters, say hello to Brian Boothe and check out the new brews that he has imported from some crazy good kura in Japan, be the first to read about and taste the newest IWA 5 sake called Assemblage 6, check out the latest onslaught of seasonally released Spring Nama sake (unpasteurized), take a gander at the newest of the New Store Arrivals, circle your calendar for the March True Sake In-Store Tastings on Saturdays that are “Free with ID,” act fast on the Baller Sake this month (AKABU) because there aren’t many, join Chris in his corner as he talks about high end sake, get ready for that time of year again when the Black Snapper swims into our waters in the Beau-Zone Layer, and don’t forget the SECRET WORD.

Sake Importers – Welcome Brian Boothe and SIPT

Sake Spotlight – IWA 6 Hits The Market And We Are The First To Order It

Seasonal Sake – Holy Molly We Have a Ton of Fresh, Fun, & Fantastic Spring Namas

True Opportunity – Start Your Sake Adventure Working at True Sake (Help Wanted)

New Store Arrivals – Shichiken, Nabeshima, Tenmei, & Kuheiji Sauvage

In-Store Saturday Tastings - March Tastings of Note

“Baller Sake” – AKABU “KAIRYU JINSUI”

Chris's Corner - A case study in high end sake

The “Beau-Zone” Layer – The Black Snapper! (Narutotai)

Sake Education – Fifth Taste Sake School 2026 Class Schedule