Kameizumi Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu
The deliciously unique Kameizumi Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu is finally available in the west and is one of the subjects of out latest video! Crisp, sweet, bold, and fruity, this Kochi Prefecture delight is not to be missed.
Gozenshu 9 Junmai
Gozenshu 9 Junmai combines Omachi rice with the ancient bodaimoto method to bring a unique and aggressive umami taste that’s great for both sipping and pairing. #sake #nihonshu #junmai #okayama #bodaimoto #gozenshu9 #gozenshu #日本酒 #純米酒
Enter.Sake Heiwa Junmai
Enter.Sake Heiwa Junmai from Heiwa Shuzo, known for their “Kid” line in Japan, is a huge favorite of mine. Refreshing and utterly drinkable. I’m so glad this brewery finally has an offering available in the west. #sake #enter.sake #heiwa #junmai #純米酒 ＃日本酒 #平和酒造 #和歌山市 #nycsake #nyc #incredibles #nycsake #nihonshu #dash
Amabuki Gin No Kurenai Junmai
You’ve probably never had a sake like Amabuki’s Gin no Kurenai Junmai. It’s light pink color deceptively implies a very sweet affair, only to present a delightfully complex and rich taste with delicious hints of fruit. #sake #junmai #amabuki #saga #sagasake #saturdaynightsake #happyhour #nihonshu #sakenyc #日本酒 #純米酒
Nito “Two Rabbits” Junmai
Tasting some Nito “Two Rabbits” Junmai, with Yamadanishiki milled to 65 percent, and features a light, yet deceptively complex flavor Very interesting! #sake #nito #junmai #純米酒 #山田錦 #二兎
Junmai Muroka Genshu
The Queen of Blades craves a Junmai Muroka Genshu! Luckily, Toshimaya Shuzo has her covered with their Juemon Junmai, with it’s dry, complex flavor made right in Tokyo! #sake #sakekampai #saksunday #junmai #genshu #muroka #tokyosake #kerrigan #starcraft #sc #kuramotous
Taiten Shiragiku Junmai Mikinishiki
Taiten Shiragiku’s Mikinishiki is new to New York and uses a recovered strain of Yamadanishiki rice to amazing effect! Keep an eye out for this fantastic Okayama brewery! #sake #nihonshu #mikinishiki #junmai #日本酒 #純米酒 #みきにしき #kuramotous #gosakeman
Azakura Apple Chan Nama
Another shot from a great night at Saketory in Osaka, this time featuring Azakura’s Apple Chan lurking behind a ginjo that I can’t quite recall. #sake #nihonshu #junmai #日本酒 (at Saketory)
Dove Tail Sake: Nakahama Junmai
This weekend on our live show, we will be tasting and talking about @dovetailsake made right here in the US (Massachusetts to be exact). Join us on Facebook this Saturday at 7 EST! #sake #sakestudies #sakesaturday #sakesaturdays #captainamerica #dovetail #junmai
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
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!
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
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)
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!
Shichihon Yari Junmai Hiyaoroshi
Shichihon Yari Junmai Hiyaoroshi is another reminder of how wonderful these seasonal sakes can be!
#sake #hiyaoroshi #junmai #shiga
#日本酒 #ひやおろし #純米 #滋賀 (at Shigure)
Sake Bar Shigure, New York City, April, 2015
Sake Bar Shigure came very highly recommended by just about everyone I had spoken to about it. This Tribeca sake bar’s atmosphere is very relaxed with light jazz filling its exposed brick walls. Shigure features around 40 types of sake, as well as a generous selection of shochu, whiskey and beer. Among their sake selections I found some very hard to find brews such as Hayashi Honten’s Hyakujuro Junmai and Yamahai Junmai Daiginjo (a personal favorite of mine that I almost never see in New York). We found the staff to be very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and eager to give recommendations.
