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Why the World Chooses IWC Winners: What the IWC Reveals About Award-Winning Sake Today

What is the IWC?Founded in London in 1984, the International Wine Challenge (IWC) is one of the world’s largest competitions for both wine and sake. The SAKE division, established in 2007, now attracts around 1,400 entries each year—1,476 brands in 2025 alone. Yet, less than 10%—only about 150 sakes—won a gold medal this year, showing […]

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Tatenokawa’s Vision for the Future

From Shonai, Yamagata to the world—Tatenokawa Sake Brewery is Japan’s only all-Junmai Daiginjo sake producer, redefining premium sake on a global scale. Since 2008, their bold overseas strategy has increased exports 44-fold, reaching 26+ countries. The legendary 1% polished “Komyo,” the SAKE HUNDRED “Byakko” (served at the G20), and dessert-like “Yoko” Yogurt Liqueur show their […]

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AOC Bourgogne TONNERRE

It’s always a pleasure for us to share with you our wine discoveries, little-known nuggets that are the fruit of the labor of men and women with a keen awareness of their environment, a passion for their terroir, a vision for their wines, and a high standard of quality. Today, we’re taking you to the […]

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Discover the passion, tradition, and craftsmanship behind TANAKAROKUJUGO

In this video, our speaker explores the philosophy, tradition, and unique craftsmanship of Tanaka 65.Discover the beauty of Itoshima’s nature, the art of hanegi-shibori, and why Tanaka 65 is celebrated as a true “Japanese luxury” sake among gourmets worldwide.If you love fine sake and exceptional experiences, this is a must-watch! Thai, English dialog only TH_00:00:00, […]

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TAMAGAWA Sake: Tradition Reinvented by Toji Philip Harper

In this video, we explore the fascinating world of Kinoshita Brewery’s “Tamagawa” sake in Kyoto. Discover how master brewer Philip Harper from the UK fuses tradition with innovation, introducing a new approach to sake aging. Through a conversational format, we reveal the story of how this 180-year-old brewery creates unique, globally loved sake. Whether you’re […]

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Discover how Tatenokawa Sake Brewery, Japan’s only all-Junmai Daiginjo producer, is rewriting the rules of premium sake

From a small town in Yamagata to the global stage—discover how Tatenokawa Sake Brewery, Japan’s only all-Junmai Daiginjo producer, is rewriting the rules of premium sake. 44× overseas growth The “TATENOKAWA 100-Year Vision” and exports to 26 countries across America and Asia. The 1 % polishing miracle: “Komyo” How an ultra-polished sake captured elite drinkers […]

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Domaine Lionnet

We are pleased to introduce Ludovic Izerable, a winemaker from Haute-Savoie who, out of love for Corinne Lionnet, emigrated to the Northern Rhône Valley. The family of Corinne Lionnet has been cultivating vines – and more precisely Syrah, the only grape variety allowed in this appellation – in the town of Cornas since 1575, for […]

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WAKAZE French Sake Innovative Approach & Global Expansion

Cutting-edge brewing methods like botanical fermentation and wine-barrel aging A “local production + D2C” playbook with breweries in Paris & California—capturing one-third of France’s sake market and boosting online sales 60× during COVID The next big target: Thailand—huge upside but tough taxes and regulations, plus bold pairing ideas with Thai cuisine …and more. Join us […]

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What Is Japanese Koji Whisky?

We have launched Bacchus Global TV In this video, we explore the intriguing world of Koji Whisky, a unique hybrid spirit blending traditional Japanese koji techniques with Western barrel aging methods. Discover how it’s made, how it differs from shochu and typical whiskies, its distinctive flavor profiles, international market trends, and exciting possibilities in Thailand. […]

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Sorn, Bangkok’s newly crowned Michelin three-star marvel

Meet Sorn, Bangkok’s newly crowned Michelin three-star marvel—a restaurant so coveted that it hides, almost shyly, inside a lovingly renovated Thai house on Sukhumvit 26, glowing like an ember at dusk. Chef Supaksorn “Ice” Jongsiri welcomes you with childhood memories in his pocket and haute-cuisine poetry on each plate. He still pounds spices by stone, […]