A primer on how to drink sake mirrors that of Japanese whisky: you savor it. Considered the national drink of Japan, sake has served as a staple in Japanese cuisine and culture for centuries (as has ...

The United States is now sake’s largest export market by volume. Long a staple in Japanese restaurants, sake also garners increasing interest in the mixology community. For an overview of America’s ...

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Heavensake, led by Carl Hirschmann and Champagne master Régis Camus, innovates traditional sake by applying assemblage blending techniques. Their new "Noguchi Prestige" is a rare collaboration with 92 ...

The world of sake, Japan's national drink, is vast and fascinating. There are many different flavor profiles and breweries to explore. Learning about all the varieties of sake and what makes them ...

In the last decade, a truly homegrown effort has bubbled up in the United States A bright spot for sake is in America. In 2022, according to the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association, the U.S. was ...

Dassai Blue Sake Brewery, located at the former Stop & Shop in Hyde Park, is the region's only sake brewery. Open since Sept. 23, 2023, the sake brewery has tours, tastings and locally made sake ...