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Craftsmanship and International Recognition

Heiwa Craft IPA’s Journey from Wakayama to International Acclaim Heiwa Craft IPA, a craft beer from Wakayama Prefecture, won a gold medal at the international beer competition KIBA. Held for the first time in Korea, the competition pitted more than 500 beers from around the world competed against each other for top honors. This award […]

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Crafting Excellence

Fumigiku Brewery’s Century-Long Tradition Meets Innovation Fumigiku Sake Brewery is a small but passionate brewery with a unique philosophy that has been rooted in Toyama City since 1916 and has been brewing sake for over 100 years. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2016, this brewery continues to produce high quality sake by combining traditional techniques […]

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BYAKKO BESPOKE

The Apex of Craftsmanship in SAKE HUNDRED’s Luxurious Sake Collection Sake BYAKKO BESPOKE is a supreme masterpiece of the SAKE HUNDRED series, with the clarity of an early winter morning and the elegant aroma of lily flowers, followed by a long, aftertaste. This luxurious sake is brewed by the Tatenokawa Brewery, located in the Shonai […]

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Juyondai

The Art and Mastery Behind Japan’s Most Coveted Sake Juyondai is a sake created by Akitsuna Takagi, the 15th generation head of Takagi Sake Brewery in Yamagata Prefecture. The brand combines long-standing traditions｜over four hundred years of craft continuity｜with modern process control, and is positioned as a documented case study in the evolution of flavor […]

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Beyond Borders

Exploring the Exquisite Pairing of French Cuisine and Sake Wine and sake, each with its own unique charm and history. The endless possibilities of these drinks fascinate us, especially when paired with world cuisines. Today, I focus on the French and Sake pairing and explore how this unique pairing has appeal in fine restaurants and […]

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The Unfiltered Wonders

The Unique Appeal of Muroka-Nama-Genshu Sake Today, I would like to talk about a very special type of sake: non-filtered, unpasteurized sake = Muroka-Nama-Genshu. As the name says, this sake is a type of sake that is bottled without filtering or any heat treatment (“pasteurization”). Why is this special process so highly appreciated by sake […]

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Exploring New Dimensions of Sake

The Fine Sake Awards Japan and the Evolution of Tradition Combining traditional Japanese charm and modern style, “ワイングラスでおいしい日本酒アワード = The Fine Sake Awards Japan” is a bridge to introduce the new appeal of sake to people in Japan and abroad. In this unique contest, the aromas and flavors of sake are explored in depth through […]

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The Glory of “CHIEBIJIN”

The Glory of Chiebijin: Sake Production, Profile, and Evaluation Notes Chiebijin is a sake from Akita, presented with attention to rice polishing balance, fermentation management, and a restrained aromatic profile. This page summarizes the brewery’s context and production characteristics as part of a comparative reference for sake literacy and communication workflows. Reported sensory descriptions emphasize […]

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Exploring the Uniquely Aromatic Shochu of “Yasuda”

A Sweet Potato Shochu Masterpiece by Kokubu Shuzo Kokubu Shuzo distillery presents “Yasuda” sweet potato shochu. Kokubu Shuzo’s famous products include a diverse lineup such as “Flamingo Orange” with a rich lychee aroma from reduced pressure distillation, “Cool Mint Green” using the Awamori production method, and “Sunny Cream” popular for its sweet banana aroma.In this […]

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Organic? Biodynamic? Nature? Sustainable? Vegan?

We’re often asked about the differences between organic, biodynamic and natural wines. Brief overview. Let us begin by recalling two things: ｜ in Greek, “Bio”, means “life”. You all know what the opposite of life is. And “Dynamic”, “strength, power”. ｜ before the Second World War, all wines were organic. For the simple reason that […]

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Champagne! 4. The Historical Heritage of Madame Clicquot

Madame Clicquot is a prominent historical figure in the region. While many know the name, the history behind Barbe Nicole Ponsardin｜who became Madame Clicquot and later “La Veuve Clicquot”｜is a significant part of the industry’s heritage. Founded in 1772 in Reims, the house of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin has a long history. Madame Clicquot took over […]

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The Last Supper

At the dawn of civilization, a gesture, a request, an Alliance These lines have been written in response to the questions we are regularly asked by our customers ｜ I should say our guests ｜ who sometimes very kindly come to share a bottle with us. In response to their expressed need to know the […]

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