Making Process & Types– category –

Japanese Whisky's Scarcity and Authenticity So let's get this out of the way first - if you're looking to buy bottles of Japanese whisky to take home, you're going to need some luck! At time of writing, the availability of Japanese whisk...

In the previous article, we introduced the basics of moto (sake mother). In this article, we will explain each of the various types of moto in detail. History of the Sokujokeishubo Making Method Sokujokeishubo method , the fast brewing y...

In sake brewing, there are various processes such as rice polishing, rice washing, koji-making, moromi-making, and so on. Have you ever heard of moto-making? Most people have heard of it but do not know what it does, or have never even h...

Do you know that there are two main types of sake ingredients? They are "junmai-shu" and "alcohol-added sake.In this article, we will introduce the differences between Junmai-shu and alcohol-added sake, which you should know when choosin...

What is sake made of? Rice is indispensable for sake brewing. Did you know that there is a special rice for sake brewing? The rice used for sake brewing is called 酒造好適米, shuzo kouteki mai, rice for the sake brewing. Sake is brewed u...

What are "Kimoto" and "Yamahai" on sake labels? When you walk into a sake shop and choose a sake, the first thing you will probably see is the label. On the label, there is a variety of information that will help you imagine the characte...