Japan Haul Tasting Part 2: Nama!

Join us as we dip into three fantastic namazakes that we picked up during our visit to Japan!

Narutotai Junmai

We’re huge fans of Narutotai’s Ginjo Nama Genshu, so it was only natural that we tried their Junmai given the chance! Look for this to show up on an upcoming episode! #sake #narutotai ＃日本酒 ＃純米酒 #junmai

Senkin Omachi Junmai Daiginjo

Celebrating E3 with the outstanding Senkin Omachi Junmai Daiginjo. We’ll be talking about this one on an upcoming show! #tochigi #classic #omachi #sake #senkin ＃日本酒 #仙禽 #雄町

Hakkaisan Yukimuro Junmai Ginjo

The very special #Hakkaisan Snow Aged 3 Year Junmai Ginjo’s smooth flavor quickly made it one of our favorites. Check out Episode 4 on #youtube for the tasting notes!“ #sake #yukimuro #niigata #japan #nihonshu #junmaiginjo ＃日本酒 ＃八海山 #純米吟醸

Hyakujuro "Sakura Version" Junmai Ginjo

Hayashi Honten’s Hyakujuro Sakura Version makes such excellent use of Akita Komare rice we even risked taking it home despite being a nama! #sake #nihonshu #gifu #日本酒

Japan Haul Tasting Part 1

Join us for our first show back in the States! In this episode, we talk a lot about the highlights of our trip and taste two excellent bottles that we brought back!

Snack Tasting X Sake!

Who loves konbini snacks?? We had some fun in Shinjuku tasting and pairing sakes with ¥100 snacks live on Facebook! Don’t forget to like TheSakeNotes on Facebook to get notified the next time we go live - and be sure to let us know your favorite konbini snack and sake pairings!

小石 Sakebar, Hiroshima, Japan

We came to Hiroshima for the local sake, here it is! #sake #jizake #日本酒 (at 小石 sakebar)

and some Juyundai

The Sake Notes: Episode 4

We are back with the very special Hakkaisan Snow Aged 3 Year Junmai Ginjo!

We are back with the very special Hakkaisan Snow Aged 3 Year Junmai Ginjo!

We did a thing... (Livestream Experiment)

Here’s an archive of a bit of Experimantal Livestreaming we did last night that included a blind tasting and some audio issues!

Nanbu Bijin “Ruten” Junmai Ginjo

Nanbu Bijin “Ruten” Junmai Ginjo is a rare treat brewed with miyamanishiki rice. Another fantastic label from the #Iwate brewery

#sake
#sakestudies
#junmaiginjo
#miyamanishiki
#japan
#japanesesake
#日本酒
#純米吟醸酒
#美山錦

Ryujin "Dragon God" Junmai Daiginjo Namazume

Enjoying one of my absolute favorite labels, Dragon God Junmai Daiginjo Namazume from Ryujin Shuzo in #Gunma #sake #junmai #daiginjo #saké #日本酒 #純米酒 #純米大吟醸

The Sake Notes Mailbag

We’ve Got Mail!

Tonight we’re going to start delving into our mailbag. Myshell tells us all about the various vessels to drink sake out of while we wax nostalgic about our favorite One Cup Sake bars in Tokyo and New York.

We've Got Mail! Tonight we're going to start delving into our mailbag. In Part One, Myshell tells us all about the various vessels to drink sake out of while we wax nostalgic about our favorite One Cup Sake bars in Tokyo and New York. Tonight's Sake: Fukucho Biho Junmai Ginjo Nama: http://www.mtcsake.com/sake/fukucho-biho-junmai-ginjo-nama Bars/Resturants Discussed: 1.

Part two of our dip into The Sake Notes Mailbag. This time we're continuing our discussion of ways to enjoy sake, including wine glasses and masu! Tonight's Sake: Fukucho Biho Junmai Ginjo Nama: http://www.mtcsake.com/sake/fukucho-biho-junmai-ginjo-nama Bars/Resturants Discussed: 1. Donjaca (Nishiguchi-ten): http://bento.com/rev/0328.html

Part three of The Sake Notes Mailbag. This time we're discussing our first experiences with sake! Tonight's Sake: It's a surprise!

Dewazakura "Omachi" Junmai Ginjo

Getting reaquainted with an old favorite. #Dewazakura #Junmai #Ginjo #Omachi
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#sake #nyc #nihonshu #🍶 #wine #wineglass #thesakenotes #日本酒🍶 #日本酒 #出羽桜 #純米吟醸 (at New York, New York)

The Sake Notes: Episode 3

The next episode of The Sake Notes has been posted! This week we’re learning about how glass size and shape effect the taste of sake - using our new Kimoto Glasses from #KimotoGlassTokyo ! Also Featuring: Nanbu Bijin ‘Shinpaku’ Junmai Daigingjo
You can find the link in our bio!
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Amabuki Cup Sake Launch Party

Amabuki’s excellent and unique lineup of sake from their recent cup sake launch party. Coming this Summer to NYC! #sakestudies #sake #amabuki #junmai #onecup #summer #2017 #nihonshu #saga #日本酒 #佐賀 #穴吹不動産 (at Autre Kyo Ya)

Ninki Ichi Pairing Event at Azasu

Japan Quality. Ninki Ichi’s outstanding line of Fukushima Sake from a recent event at Azasu. 

The Sake Notes: Episode 2

Episode 2 of The Sake Notes is live! This time we’re talking Nama and sipping Narutotai Ginjo #sake #nama #日本酒 #生酒

The Sake Notes: Episode 1

This has been a long time coming, but we’re proud to present the very first episode of The Sake Notes! In our first episode, we’re tasting two exceptional labels, Hakkaisan’s Junmai Ginjo, and Fukuju Blue Label Junmai Ginjo!

Dassai 50 and Nambu Bijin Shinpaku

Battle of the Yamadanishi 50% Seimaibuai Junmai Daiginjos!

#sake #nanbubijin #dassai #incredibles #junmaidaiginjo #日本酒 #南部美人 #獺祭