Yanagi Junmai Ginjo: Gentle, Like Its Name Suggests
Yanagi means willow, and there is something fitting about that. This bottle has a soft,...
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Charles Aramasa Hinotori: Brewed by Its Own Rules
Most breweries work within fairly established conventions, even at the premium end. Aramasa has built...
Sharaku: A Younger Brewery Already Turning Heads
Not every respected sake comes from centuries old breweries. Sharaku is a comparatively modern name...
Masuizumi: Mountain Water With a Long Memory
Toyama is not the first region most people think of when they picture sake country,...
Tenmei: A Modern Favourite With Old Roots
Some breweries spend decades quietly perfecting their craft before suddenly finding themselves at the centre...
Konteki Daiginjo Tears of Dawn: A Name as Poetic as the Sake Itself
Some sake names are purely descriptive, and some aim for something closer to poetry. Tears...
Fukuju Junmai Ginjo: The Sake Served on the World Stage
Some bottles gain fame through marketing, and some gain it through being chosen for genuinely...
Hiroki: Precision Brewing With a Loyal Following
Some sake names spread quickly through word of mouth among enthusiasts long before they become...
Yokoyama 50: A Family Name Carried With Real Pride
Some sake bottles are named after places or poetic ideas, and some are simply named...
Dassai 45 Daiginjo Nigori: Familiar Roots, Cloudy Twist
By now, Dassai needs little introduction on this blog. What makes this particular bottle worth...