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Why Moriizo Shochu is Known as Japan’s “Phantom Spirit”

Moriizo is a premium sweet potato spirit (shochu) made by Moriizo Distillery in Tarumizu City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Since 1885, for over 130 years, they have kept their traditional method of making shochu in clay pots (Kame-tsubo-shikomi). This clay pot method creates an ideal environment for yeast growth and fermentation, leading to unique flavors. The well-used […]

Bruno Paillard

Bruno Paillard, The Champagne of Legends, Loved by Joël Robuchon

Discover why this exceptional champagne is a favorite of Michelin-starred chefs and connoisseurs worldwide. Its elegant style and high quality are highly acclaimed by many experts and connoisseurs, and it has received over 90 points in wine magazines. Its exceptional quality has earned it a strong reputation among the world’s gastronomes. The legendary chef, Joël […]

Food

The Global Tour of Shichiken and Alain Ducasse

The event series between Yamanashi Meijo’s Shichiken and Chef Alain Ducasse began on October 26 in Bangkok, following activities in seven cities worldwide from October 22. This program is documented as a record of collaboration between a Japanese sake producer and a global restaurant group, including menu coordination, production planning, and hospitality operations. The collaboration […]

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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

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

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

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

“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

LAODI's fresh-sugarcane rum production in Laos, including fermentation, distillation and notes on S.Brown, 56k White and Luang Prabang Spiced Rhum.

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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. […]

The reason for selling the high-end sake "Byakko" of over 30,000 yen -approaching the high-priced zone strategy of Sake Hundred

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The Reason for Selling the High-End Sake “Byakko” for Over 30,000 Yen—Approaching SAKE HUNDRED’s High-Price Strategy

CLEAR’s sake brand “SAKE HUNDRED” sells sake at a high price range of tens of thousands of yen to hundreds of thousands of yen in the general liquor industry for a few thousand yen. The strategy will be different from other companies, including providing a 16 million yen sake brewery tour in July this year. […]

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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, […]