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UNESCO's Impact on Japanese Alcoholic Beverages

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UNESCO’s Impact on Japanese Alcoholic Beverages

The “traditional sake brewing,” which is a source of pride for Japan and has attracted attention from around the world, is expected to be registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. This marks the beginning of a significant change for traditional Japanese alcoholic beverages such as Sake, Shochu, and Awamori. As sake brewing, deeply rooted […]

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Discover Ohmine

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Discover Ohmine

Experience Ohmine, a Japanese sake that captivates global gourmets with its masterful blend of tradition and innovation. Nestled in the rich natural surroundings of Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Ohmine Brewery is a historic sake brewery established in 1822. Though sake production once ceased, a new chapter began in 2010 when Tsuyoshi Akiyama brought fresh innovation […]

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Kura Master: The Global Stage for Japanese Sake, Shochu and Umeshu

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Kura Master: The Global Stage for Japanese Sake, Shochu and Umeshu

Japanese sake and shochu are gaining attention worldwide for their unique flavors and high quality. One event playing a crucial role in promoting these traditional Japanese drinks in France is the “Kura Master” competition. This event aims to evaluate the quality of sake, authentic shochu, and awamori, and to increase their recognition in the international […]

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Oriental Sake Award: Award-Winning Sake from 2022 to 2024

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Oriental Sake Award: Award-Winning Sake from 2022 to 2024

Award-Winning Sake from 2022 to 2024 Oriental Sake Award: Award-Winning Sake from 2022 to 2024 The Oriental Sake Award is a sake competition held in Hong Kong that evaluates Japanese sake within an Asian market context. This article records award results from 2022 to 2024 and provides background on how the competition positions sake quality, […]

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Luxurious Edomae Sushi Journey at Sushi Saito Bangkok

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Luxurious Edomae Sushi Journey at Sushi Saito Bangkok

“Sushi Saito Bangkok” is a luxury sushi restaurant located within the Four Seasons Hotel in Bangkok, and it serves as an overseas branch of Japan’s famous sushi restaurant “Sushi Saito.” Carrying on the tradition and techniques of the original restaurant, it offers a high-quality sushi experience right in Bangkok. As a leader in sushi culture, […]

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LAODI

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LAODI

The Unique Agri-Cor Process and Organic Behind LAODI’s Award-Winning Rhum IntroductionLAODI is the first Rhum distillery in Laos and was established in 2006 by a Japanese, Ikuzo Inoue. The distillery is characterized by its use of organic, pesticide-free sugarcane grown on its own farm and thorough quality control by hand. In particular, the agricole process […]

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Decanter Recognition for Japanese Sake: Bacchus Brands Rated Over 90

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Decanter Recognition for Japanese Sake: Bacchus Brands Rated Over 90

Discover the Four Bacchus Brands Rated Over 90 by Decanter Decanter Recognition for Japanese Sake: Bacchus Brands Rated Over 90 This article records Decanter ratings for Japanese sake brands handled by Bacchus Global. The focus is on third-party evaluation, tasting language, and how international wine media has assessed selected Japanese sake in a global context. […]

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How Warmed Sake Enhances Culinary Experiences

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How Warmed Sake Enhances Culinary Experiences

National Warmed Sake Contest 2024 The National Warmed Sake Contest is the only unique contest in the world to select the best tasting sake when heated. One of the greatest characteristics of sake is that it offers different flavors as the temperature changes. While there are a wide variety of alcoholic beverages such as beer, […]

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DOMAINE DE VILLAINE Bourgogne Rouge 2021

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DOMAINE DE VILLAINE Bourgogne Rouge 2021

92 by Decanter Due to low harvest quantities caused by a severe frost in April 2021, Domaine de Villaine made the wise decision to blend all the Burgundy red plots into a single cuvée. The typical flavors of “La Digoine” and “La Fortune” are blended with the juiciness of generic Burgundy (Burgundy Côte Chalonnaise, Mercurey-les-Montots, […]

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