May 28, 2026
San-san-kudo set used for weddings (photo courtesy of my mom) Throughout history, sake has been...
April 29, 2026
This year we dubbed NamaFest the Coachella of Sake. Each year since 2024, it has...
April 22, 2026
Saori Kobari, the toji at Daitengu Shuzo, with her daughter born in 2025 This month,...
March 25, 2026
This month's sake selection for Sake Gumi: Ohyama Tomizu Muroka Nama Genshu Tokubetsu Junmai and Toyonoaki...
March 7, 2026
We're excited to welcome Ebisu Distillery to the United States for its Ranbiki Barley Shochu...
March 6, 2026
Last year, I explored koji a bunch for both Shochu and Sake Gumi and I’m...
February 26, 2026
This month's sake selection for Sake Gumi: Tengumai 50 Junmai Daiginjo and Tama the Cat...
January 17, 2026
Kayoko + me at the Higashi Chaya district in Kanazawa in September 2025 It was...
January 17, 2026
Entrance to Fukumitsuya Brewery in Kanazawa I first met Ayako Nakamura last year in July...
December 23, 2025
The red bar represents ethyl caporate. CEL-24 (far right) is off the charts This month...
December 5, 2025
Earlier this year, I had the distinct pleasure of visiting Nakamura Shuzo in Kagoshima. With...
December 3, 2025
Earlier this year, I had the distinct pleasure of visiting Nakamura Shuzo in Kagoshima. With...