Sound real smart at the bar after just reading these Features. From how whiskies are made to how rums are marqued. We know high school Chemistry wasn't fun, so we'll try to keep things light and interesting.
Special Features
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The Revival of Hiroshima Omachi
In a departure from my usual sake reviews, this time I will be focusing on the rice variety rather the actual sake itself. This is for good reas... -
One Cup Sake: More Than Just A Single Serving Friend
The now iconic blue and white label that adorns Ozeki's One Cup sake first burst onto the scene back in 1964. The release, of what was at the ... -
Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants: Defining The Position Of Sake Master Brewer
Towards the end of last year I noticed a few interesting discussions simmering away on social media regarding the "true" definition of a toji, o... -
Henpei and Genkei: Rice Polishing For A New Era In Ginjo Brewing
Bottles of Fukucho (富久長) made using Henpei and Genkei. The so-called "rice polishing war" is finally over. What began over two decades ago ... -
A New Hope: Rejecting Terroir And The Wider Gentrification Of Sake
The sake industry has been undergoing radical change over the last few decades. Few would argue that this was necessary to stimulate an industry... -
Nada: Brewing with Nature's Bounty
Traditional bottles from Sakura-Masamune in Nada. Nada in Hyogo prefecture is the undisputed powerhouse of the sake industry. No other regi... -
Bijofu and The Handsome Man of Tosa
The beautiful main building of Hamakawa Shoten. Located on the southern coast of Shikoku, the smallest of Japan's four main islands, Kochi ... -
Tamagawa: The Jewel River of Kyoto
Located in the remote costal region of Kyotango in nothern Kyoto prefecture, Kinoshita Shuzo has been producing the Tamagawa brand (Jewel River)... -
Spontaneous Sake: A Walk On The Wild Side Of Brewing
In the clinical world of sake brewing, reducing risk is one of the most crucial challenges facing a master brewer. Each batch is made up of seve... -
Kanpai London: Crafting the Sake Revolution
Co-founder & Head Brewer Tom Wilson Kanpai London The word "Craft" is used very liberally in today's more consumer conscious drinks market. In... -
The Basics: Beginners Guide to Sake Classifications
The Basics: Sake Classifications Understanding the world of wine can be a really complicated affair. Aside from the obvious differences in colour... -
Tedorigawa: The Birth of Sake
Nihonshu doesn’t really get much mainstream media publicity outside of Japan. Sure, you might hear it fleetingly mentioned in a travel show or ...
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