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Sake Day offers a chance to reflect on Japan’s national drink
To mark Sake Day, db looks at the current state of the sake industry. From a rice crisis to ‘sake-highs’, here are the key narratives emerging this year. The post Sake Day offers a chance to reflect on Japan’s national drink appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Michael Huband3 viewsnewsasiajapanjsspartner-contentrice - news
Can Japanese shochu follow in sake’s footsteps?
Hong Kong’s shochu experts weigh in on why the delicately minimal spirit has potential as the next trend from Japan. Rebecca Lo reports. The post Can Japanese shochu follow in sake’s footsteps? appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Rebecca Lo2 viewsnewsasiahong-kongjapanjapanese-shochurice-wine - news
Why sake deserves a place next to wine in the beverage world
As sake develops a stronger following, are we doing enough to make sake understandable to the new consumer? Nimmi Malhotra attended a sake masterclass in Singapore to investigate. The post Why sake deserves a place next to wine in the beverage world appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Nimmi Malhotra3 viewsheadlinesnewsasiajapanjapan-sake-and-shochu-makers-associationpartner-content - news
Japan’s rice crisis: how a table rice shortage is taking a toll on sake
Price hikes are putting strain on Japan's sake producers, many of whom are already feeling the pressure. But what, if anything, is the government willing to do? Eloise Feilden reports. The post Japan’s rice crisis: how a table rice shortage is taking a toll on sake appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Eloise Feilden2 viewsfront-page-draw-innewsasiajapanjapan-sake-and-shochu-makers-associationjapanese-sake - news
Japan’s alcohol producers put on united front at the Kokushu Fair 2025
For the first time, the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association presented sake, honkaku shochu, awamori and other koji-based alcohols at a single two-day event. The post Japan’s alcohol producers put on united front at the Kokushu Fair 2025 appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Michael Huband3 viewsnewsasiaawamorijapanjapan-sake-and-shochu-makers-associationjss - news
Sake vending machine comes to Japanese rail station
One of the largest private railway companies in Japan has launched a self-service sake dispenser inside its Tobu Nikko Station, with four different brands to try. The post Sake vending machine comes to Japanese rail station appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Sarah Neish2 viewsnewsasiadbasiajapannikkosake - news
Japan releases rice from emergency stockpile, but just for food
Japan will release another 200,000 tonnes of rice from its reserves to counter serious shortages and doubling prices. But will this impact sake producers? The post Japan releases rice from emergency stockpile, but just for food appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Eloise Feilden2 viewsfront-page-draw-innewsasiajapanjapanese-sakerice-shortage - news
Sake meets mixology at Fukuju’s inaugural cocktail competition
The inaugural Fukuju Sake Cocktail Competition in Kobe, Japan, celebrated both tradition and creativity, showcasing the evolving role of sake in contemporary cocktails. The post Sake meets mixology at Fukuju’s inaugural cocktail competition appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by James Bayley2 viewsnewsfukuju-sake-cocktail-competitionjapankobesake - news
Are we on the cusp of a sake shortage?
Sake producers are lobbying for price equity between rice varieties as farmers switch to growing rice more suitable to cooking than brewing, leaving drinks makers without key ingredient. The post Are we on the cusp of a sake shortage? appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Sarah Neish3 viewsheadlinesnewsasiadbasiajapanrice-wine - news
Top 10 oldest sake producers in Japan (and the world)
The process of brewing sake goes back nearly 2000 years. The oldest still operating brewery dates back to before the Second Crusade, for goodness' sake! db looks at the ten oldest breweries still producing Japan’s iconic beverage. The post Top 10 oldest sake producers in Japan (and the world) appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Declan Ryder2 viewsnewsasiajapanour-top-10ssake - news
Soto Sake joins forces with Mangrove Global
Distributor Mangrove Global has welcomed gluten-free, vegan Soto Sake to its portfolio in response to the category's growth in the UK. The post Soto Sake joins forces with Mangrove Global appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Miona Madsen2 viewsnewsfavour-storyjapanmangrovesakesoto - news
Sake industry hosts leading figures from the world of wine
A delegation of sommeliers and wine experts travelled to Japan in January, and have shared their reflections on the sake industry. The post Sake industry hosts leading figures from the world of wine appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Michael Huband3 viewsnewsasiajapanjsspartner-contentsake - news
Kanpai to 2024: how did sake fare last year?
With export figures for 2024 now released, db looks at the five headline stories that determined the international fortunes of sake. The post Kanpai to 2024: how did sake fare last year? appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Michael Huband3 viewsnewsexportsjapanjapan-sake-and-shochu-makers-associationjsspartner-content - news
Why the hub of Eastern Europe holds promise for sake makers
Poland has all the makings of a high-growth market for sake, so how are producers and experts planning to win over drinkers in the Eastern European nation? The post Why the hub of Eastern Europe holds promise for sake makers appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Michael Huband3 viewsfront-page-draw-innewsasiajapanjsspartner-content - news
Can sommeliers afford to ignore sake?
How is sake impacting the work of the world's best sommeliers? db headed to an international competition in Belgrade to find out. The post Can sommeliers afford to ignore sake? appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Michael Huband3 viewsnewsasiaassociation-de-la-sommellerie-internationalejapanjapan-sake-and-shochu-makers-associationpartner-content - news
The VinePair Podcast: Making Sake Work in America
There’s probably no drink in the beverage alcohol space that’s simultaneously more familiar to American drinkers, yet less marketed and branded as sake. Everyone’s tried it. Everybody has some idea of what it is, but if someone said, “name a sake — any sake,” most would admittedly be a little tongue-tied. It’s a category in which stateside brand building has been somewhat absent over the years. But now, through unique packaging, pitching the drink as a cocktail ingredient, or a slept-on pairing with myriad cuisines, there are a few brands making moves to change that phenomenon. The article The VinePair Podcast: Making Sake Work in America appeared first on VinePair .
by VinePair Staff4 viewsreading-about-drinkingjapansakethe-vinepair-podcast - news
What We Miss When We Write Off Warm Sake
For Americans, the phrase “hot sake” may conjure all sorts of — often visceral — reactions. In the case of my social media community, these included: “inexpensive, lower quality,” “cheap,” and “acrid,” plus several, more specific associations: downing sake bombs (in at least one instance “with a fake ID”), the catchall of “college,” the first time they tried sushi, and in one cryptic case, the year 1988. The article What We Miss When We Write Off Warm Sake appeared first on VinePair .
by Maggie Hennessy4 viewsreading-about-drinkinghot-drinksjapansake - news
Could Domestic Initiatives Help Sake Soar Stateside?
Although it’s one of the country’s most traditional beverages, sake’s popularity is waning in Japan. Between 1989 and 2018, sales declined 53 percent, and younger drinkers now have a bevy of options to choose from, whether it’s beer, whisky, cocktails, or even wine. Sake, seen as an old person’s drink, doesn’t have the same cachet. The article Could Domestic Initiatives Help Sake Soar Stateside? appeared first on VinePair .
by Shana Clarke4 viewsreading-about-drinkingjapansaketrendsunited-statesvp-pro - news
Meet the Japanese Master Brewer Making World-Class Sake Along Route 66
Holbrook, an Arizona town just 5,000 residents call home, firmly clings to its fading past: Classic roadside diners, gas stations advertising Route 66 memorabilia, and abandoned 1940s motor courts line the streets, all eliciting nostalgia for the golden age of American road trips. Streets with names like Bucket of Blood are reminders of the Old West, when shoot-outs between outlaws and cowboys were a more common occurrence. The article Meet the Japanese Master Brewer Making World-Class Sake Along Route 66 appeared first on VinePair .
by Jennifer Simonson4 viewsreading-about-drinkinginterviewjapanq-asakevp-pro - news
In Japan, Turning 100 Is Celebrated With a Commemorative Silver Sake Cup, Courtesy of the Government
While in the U.S., anti-aging creams, treatments, and procedures continue to proliferate, Japan honors the process of getting older. According to the World Health Organization, the nation has one of the longest life expectancies in the world — coming just behind Hong Kong with an average of 84.67 years, and many people living well beyond that. The article In Japan, Turning 100 Is Celebrated With a Commemorative Silver Sake Cup, Courtesy of the Government appeared first on VinePair .
by Jessica Fields4 viewsreading-about-drinkinghistoryjapansake - news
VinePair Podcast: Has Sake’s Moment Finally Arrived?
On this episode of the “VinePair Podcast,” hosts Adam Teeter, Joanna Sciarrino, and Zach Geballe discuss whether sake will ever enjoy a moment in the spotlight. The traditional Japanese spirit has long been anticipating a surge in popularity, but could lack of education among consumers become a challenge? Will the arrival of sake-based canned beverages and bottles designed for clubs push forward the category as a whole? Tune in to learn more. The article VinePair Podcast: Has Sake’s Moment Finally Arrived? appeared first on VinePair .
by VinePair Staff4 viewsreading-about-drinkingindustry-trendsjapansakethe-vinepair-podcasttrends - news
Ask Adam: Why Are Sake Cups So Small?
The No. 1 rule when consuming sake with others is that you are never supposed to pour your own glass. It’s a serving tradition in Japan known as shaku suru or kumu, and it’s a way to show your guests you honor and respect them. The article Ask Adam: Why Are Sake Cups So Small? appeared first on VinePair .
by Adam Teeter4 viewsreading-about-drinkingglasswarejapansake - news
Namazake — Fresh-Pressed, Unpasteurized Sake — Is Spring’s Most Exciting Release
Recently, in one of the outdoor cabins that comprise the Covid-era “winter village” outside the Japanese restaurant Rule of Thirds in Brooklyn, co-owner George Padilla opened a bottle and poured it into an ochoko, the little ceramic sake cup I had chosen for myself. Then, he poured for himself. We were partaking in a ritual that is seasonal in Japan, the drinking of unpasteurized sake, called namazake. The article Namazake — Fresh-Pressed, Unpasteurized Sake — Is Spring’s Most Exciting Release appeared first on VinePair .
by Betsy Andrews4 viewsreading-about-drinkingjapansake - news
Sparkling Sake Is Making Its Case as a Specialty, Food-Friendly Option
Sparkling sake, once viewed as a sweet, low-alcohol, low-quality brew, is experiencing a small yet significant renaissance. Thanks to recent efforts by organizations like the Japan Awasake Association, which is introducing and encouraging methods and certifications similar to that of Champagne, as well as international retailers championing the sparkling trend, Japanese sake brewers are working to create a more premium version of the bubbly brew. The article Sparkling Sake Is Making Its Case as a Specialty, Food-Friendly Option appeared first on VinePair .
by Ashlie Hughes4 viewsreading-about-drinkingbeerbreweryjapansakewine