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Kaico Drip Kettle
July 18, 2018
Kettles with long necks, like our Kaico Drip Kettle, are also known in the industry as...
New! Ryukyu Ohcho Awamori
July 12, 2018
Awamori is a distilled spirit made with long grain rice that can only be made in...
Yuzu Umeshu In Stock!
July 6, 2018
Distilled in Wakayama, famous for its ume (Japanese plum), this Yuzu Umeshu is sweet and sour with a kick –...
Tri-Pot by Studio Arhoj
July 5, 2018
Hand-cast in classic terracotta clay and developed in collaboration with plant experts, the Tri-Pot by Studio...
New Glass! Doraku Shochu Rocks
June 29, 2018
Doraku Shochu GlassEnjoy a barley shochu on the rocks in our tinted, golden-hued shochu glass. The tapered...
The Way of Whisky, A New Book All About Japanese Whisky
June 21, 2018
Through thoughtful interviews, lush photos, and tremendous research, spirits writer Dave Broom takes readers on...
Spotlight On Barley Shochu
June 21, 2018
We started featuring shochu years ago our our blog with Washi Washino's Shochu Stop column in...
Upcoming Event: Sakqueso!
June 14, 2018
Attention all cheese lovers! Join us at Ramen Shop in Oakland on Tuesday, June 26th for our upcoming Sake...
Umami Mart Exclusive Sake
June 13, 2018
Tenjin Bayashi Junmai Ginjo is a sake is like no other: crisp yet earthy from Niigata prefecture, known...
Izakaya At Home with Our New Stack Glass!
June 12, 2018
Designed in 1967, the classic Hard Strong Stack Glass can be found at many eateries throughout...
Thanks, Pops!
June 11, 2018
Father's Day is this Sunday, and we have plenty of gifts that say, "Dad, you're the...
Tall, Strong + Handsome: Our New Collins Glasses
June 8, 2018
Introducing our new line of Hard Strong Collins Glasses! These versatile glasses (in Diamond Cut and Striped styles) are perfect for...