Providing support for the breweries It was heart-breaking to learn about the massive earthquake in the Hokuriku region on January 1st, particularly affecting the Noto region (Ishikawa Prefecture), renowned for its historic sake production with around 33 breweries. Fortunately, many survived, but with varying degrees of damage, while some were completely devastated. Centuries of history ..read more

The Sake Expert Is In … and Here’s What She Thinks Everyone’s heard of wine sommeliers, but did you know that there are sake sommeliers? Well we did, and want to introduce you to one of the best. Chizuko Niikawa-Helton was awarded the prestigious title of “Sake Samurai” by the Japan Sake Brewers Association Junior […] The post Hot Sake Cocktail Ideas appeared first on DC SAKE CO ..read more

Located 2hours flight west of Tokyo, Saga is one of the eight prefectures of Kyushu Island.  Known as Shochu Kingdom, there are 38% of Japan’s shochu breweries are located in Kyushu. (Shochu is a spirit that originated in Japan) Did you know not only shochu but also sake production is flourishing in Kyushu? Since winning […] The post Story of Saga Sake appeared first on DC SAKE CO ..read more

  When choosing a gift of alcohol, it is sometimes difficult to know the recipient’s tastes. One idea would be to give something that you think tastes good. However, everyone’s sense of taste is different. What about taste differences from a scientific point of view?  Research at Yale University shows that women have more taste […] The post Sweet on You? appeared first on DC SAKE CO ..read more

First Great Cō-llaboration Event with Cranes, and We’re Already Looking Forward to More! On December 14, DC Sake cō partnered with Michelin-starred restaurant Cranes for a wonderful sake tasting and food pairing! The sold-out event featured a number of our favorite sakes, accompanied by an inventive pairing of oysters, yellowfin tuna, duck gyoza, and churros […] The post First Co-llaboration Event with CRANES appeared first on DC SAKE CO ..read more

In Japan, Nama-zake is an annual favorite. At the end of the winter brewing season, Nama-zake heralds spring. After brewing, most sakes are pasteurized, heated to kill bacteria and deactivate enzymes, but Nama-zake is different.  Nama-zake is completely unpasteurized, and no-pasteurization means it is bold and fresh, and it has a distinct aroma and flavor […] The post Why is Namazake So Special? appeared first on DC SAKE CO ..read more

Earlier this month DC Sake cō partnered with Chef Blake of Torisumi for an evening of sake, yakitori, and yes, more sake! It was a chilly winter night, but hot sake and the warmth from some heaters and blankets meant nobody was in the cold and everyone could enjoy a delicious meal together. The event […] The post Second Co-llaboration with Chef Blake of Torisumi, Toki Underground’s Yakitori Pop-Up appeared first on DC SAKE CO ..read more