Sake Reviews

  Shichiken is a 300 year old Sake brewer that is at the forefront of quiet revolution, leading the pack in the pursuit of the creation of an enti...

  In recent years, a subtle crossover has emerged between two worlds traditionally kept distinct: French Champagne and Japanese sake. Prominent Ch...

  We're back with another Ozeki wonder! Ozeki is by today's standards a household staple and is a well-established name that is also just as well ...

  How is it really like to start a winery in New Zealand? The dream is familiar enough: an idealistic vintner—perhaps a corporate defector from Au...

  Kagura Gomon Junmai Daiginjo White MNGABV: 15%; RPR: 35%Rice: IwaiPrefecture: KyotoHere’s one to a beautiful bottle of Kagura from @matsui_sake....

  Hioki Sakura Junmaishu Toki no Kiwami Heisei 6BY (1994)ABV: 17%; RPR: 60%Rice: Tamasakae (70%) / Yamadanishiki (30%)Prefecture: TottoriMagical f...

  Hato Masamune Junmai Ringo-Sun Namazake 🍎🍎🍎ABV: 15%; RPR: 60%Rice: Masshigura (Aomori)Prefecture: AomoriThis sake was made with apple yeast. A r...

  Shinkai Mizumoto NamaABV: 15%; RPR: 60%Rice: Hyogo YamadanishikiPrefecture: ShigaSMV: -22 / Acidity: 3.4Just dreaming of this beautiful glass of...

  Koueigiku Mikatsuki Kamenoo JDG MNG-ABV: 14%; RPR: 40%Rice: KamenooPrefecture: SagaAs fresh as it gets! The latest release from @koueigiku did n...

  Konohanano Dashi Soup Punch Doburoku-ABV: 13%; RPR: 90%Rice: YamadanishikiPrefecture: Asakusa, Tokyo-Every so often, you come across a sake that...

  Shinshu Komoro Asamadake MNGABV: 19%; RPR: 70%Rice: Kaze SayakaPrefecture: NaganoAn aged nama (since 2020)? A futsushu? Unconventional, yet love...

  Tsushimaya Junmai MNG “Nordwind Perlwein”ABV: 11%; RPR: 60%Rice: Hokkaido GinpuPrefecture: GifuWhat’s not to love about this sake? Made with win...