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.
Kaori Tsuru Junmai Daiginjo
It’s blisteringly hot in NYC today, so we’re staying indoors with this hidden gem from Yamaguchi’s Yamagata Honten, Kaori Tsuru. Its light, tropical aroma and refreshing, citrusy flavor makes it a fantasitc sake for a warm afternoon.
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
Soma No Tengu Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu
Going outside of my comfort zone tonight and into my wife’s territory with this big, bold namagenshu from Shiga prefecture. Soma No Tengu’s unpasturized usunigori is bold and memorable with crisp notes of green apple. This is a fresh, flavorful sake that you do not want to miss out on. #sake #sakesunday #nihonshu #namasake #floatingworld #genshu #日本酒 #生酒 #原酒 #somanotengu #shiga #junmaiginjo #usunigori #純米吟醸 #杣の天狗純米吟醸 #杣の天狗
Okunomatsu Ginjo
Okunomatsu Ginjo is a lovely Ginjo from one of my favorite Fukushima breweries. Fruity, mellow, and subtly complex, this one is easy to recommend to anyone. #sake #saketime #saketuesday #nihonshu #ginjo #fukushima #okunomatsu #sakekanpai #saketotheworld #日本酒 #吟醸酒 #福島酒 #福島
Fukuju Junmai Ginjo
Tonight we’re sipping Fukuju Junmai Ginjo, light and approachable with subtle nudge of umami. This one falls into that wonderful “so smooth you accidently finished your glass” catagory! #sake #nihonshu #junmaiginjo #fukuju #hyogo #sakemonday #日本酒 #純米吟醸 #福寿 #酒乾杯 #乾杯 #saketotheworld #sakekanpai
Chiyomusubi Oyaji Gokuraku Junmai Ginjo
It turns out that the kushi-katsu at @azasunyc pairs fantastically with Chiyomusubi’s Oyaji Gokuraku Junmai Ginjo, Kampai! #sake #tottori #nihonshu #junmaiginjo #eyeball #日本酒 #純米吟醸 #cupsake #sakethursday #sakethursdays #sakekampai #saketotheworld (at Azasu)
Brooklyn Kura "Lake Suwa" Junmai Ginjo
Loitering a bit at the newly opened Omakasa in Midtown. It feels kind of great to sit down and order a glass of @brooklynkura ’s sake just a few blocks from my office. #sake #sakemidtown #sakewednesdays #sakewednesdays #omakasa #nihonshu #brooklynkura #sakenyc #sakekampai #junmaiginjo #日本酒 #生酒 #純米吟醸
Nanbu Bijin Ruten Junmai Ginjo
Nanbu Bijin #Ruten is probably the rarest of this award-winning #iwate brewey’s New York selections, but it’s certainly one of my favorites. Made with Miyamanishiki rice, it’s light and clean with a subtle richness that sneaks up of you! #sake #sakemonday #sakemondays #junmaiginjo #miyamanishiki #nihonshu #sakenyc #sakekampai #nanbubijin #nanbubijinsake #日本酒 #南部美人 #純米吟醸
Born Gold Junmai Daiginjo
Elegant, light, and very easy to drink, it doesn’t take much to understand why the Born brand is legendary. Gotta love Born Gold. #Borngold #sake #junmaidaiginjo #junmaidaiginjyo #sakesaturday #sakesaturdays #nihonshu #日本酒 #fukui #fukuisake #disneyinfinity #ironman #tonystark #純米大吟醸
Shichida Junmai Ginjo Nama
Sometimes it feels as if Shichida’s Junmai Ginjo Nama actually gets better every year. Incredibly bold, flavorful, and full of a refreshing crispness, this is an absolutely fantastic example of nama sake! #sake #sakekampai #saketotheworld #shichida #saga #sagasake #tenzan #七田 #日本酒 #純米吟醸 #生酒 #nihonshu #nama #namasake #junmaiginjo
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
Sake Caliente ‘Sake Workshop’ at Brooklyn Kura
We spent a fantastic evening at @brooklynkura for Sake Caliente’s first ‘Sake Workshop’ event! We sampled 4 types of @nanbubijin 'Yuzo Special’ sakes both warm and room temperature. Yuzo Kuji is an expert at producing sake that is meant to be enjoyed warm. There was also a special Umami Butter themed dinner that was provided for pairing. You can check out some live footage on our Instagram story!
#brooklynkura #brooklyn #industrycity #nyc #sumsetpark #dake #nihonshu #hotsake #nycsake
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)
Jikon Junmai Ginjo
Jikon Junmai Ginjo at Saketory in Osaka from our most recent visit. Good times with @sakesumo #sake #deeposaka #nihonshu #日本酒 #純米吟醸酒 (at Saketory)
Chiyomusubi One Cup Tasting
It’s October and we’re getting ready for Halloween with an extra special, extra spooky episode! This week we’re featuring a trio of spooky one cup selections from Chiyomusubi Shuzo in Tottori Prefecutre! Check out our tasting notes on YouTube and Facebook! 👻😱🎃👁️🍶 #sake #sakesunday #nihonshu #chiyomusubi #日本酒 #onecup
Joy of Sake 2017 is Coming!
Joy of Sake NYC starts at 6:30 TOMORROW! 😳🍶😱🍶
We’ve got our mobile set-up ready to go and will be live streaming all throughout the event! There will be 380+ sakes available and we can’t wait to try them all!
Make sure you are subscribed to facebook.com/TheSakeNotes so you get notified each time we go live at the event!
There will also be a very special live stream of the Kagami-biraki before the main doors open!#kanpai #sake #nihonshu #sakenyc #joyofsake #joyofsake2017 #kagamibirakiipa
Joy of Sake Preview 2017!
We had the opportunity to take part in a special press preview tasting last week for the Joy of Sake New York and already have a few favorites! This year JoS is on Sept 27th and will feature over 380 different sakes and dishes from 16 outstanding NYC restaurants. This is, without a doubt, the largest and most exciting sake tasting event in North America. Take a look at our “must taste recommendations” below and go to www.joyofsake.com to buy your tickets today!
Isojiman’s Omachi Tokubetsu Junmai is a huge favorite of John’s, combining fruitiness with a delightfully dry finish
Myshell prefers her sake flavors bold, and Tamagawa always delivers! This is their “Heart of Gold” Daiginjo, and it was her favorite of the night.
The event was hosted at the lovely Sen Sakana in midtown, they will be one of the 16 New York restaurants serving up their famous dishes at this year’s show. Their Ceviche De Pescado is featured above
