The Sake Social Blog: Sake Guide & Store News

Hoppity Hop Into Year of Rabbit

Celebrating New Year’s in Japan is a festive and tradition-filled experience. Many Japanese choose to ring in the new year by participating in Hat...

Sound of Water

After a few investigative sips, it became apparent that the Sound of Water Ginjo was neutral and well balanced, but this sake has just enough bitte...

Labels

As sake continues to rise in popularity, especially in countries like the United States, Hong Kong and France, the need for western-style labels th...

Blue & Gold

Koshino Tamashi is beautifully packaged in a clear bottle, with blue art and kanji that evokes this brews mild and clean taste. Easy to drink, and...

I'm Saucy

Sake Social is excited to announce that the Owari Soy Sauce from the Sato Brewery in the Aichi prefecture will soon be available for purchase on ou...

Crow & Dog

Numerous tales depict crows intervening in human affairs, along with acting as a trustworthy guide during times of need. Even after growing up in T...

SIX SAKE SISTERS: pineapple

Presenting the fourth brew in our Six Sake Sisters series, the Waka No Megumi “Pineapple” hails from the famous Wakayama Prefecture, which is also...

Dry Wave

A rich and savory beast of a brew, my accomplices were noticeably surprised at how this Ozeki Karatanba drank more soft than heavy and skewed more ...

Miyazaki

Overall, this molasses derived shochu is quite the beverage and I would recommend it to both newcomers to the sake space as well as those trying to...

Golden Sake

Overall, this Kuromatsu Hakushika “Gold” Tokubetsu Junmai was made for celebration. The exquisite nature of the bottle and its gold flakes gives a ...

Six Sake Sisters: Yuzu

Last but not least, we have the Waka No Megumi “Yuzu” the sixth and final installment of our Six Sake Sisters series. Yet another summery sipper, t...

Six Sake Sisters: Lemon

In conclusion, my tasting party was stunned at the drinkability and amazing lemon blend that this Waka No Megumi “Lemon sipper had to offer. The ye...