What is the SAKEMAGAZINE associate member program? At SAKEMAGAZINE, we do more than just introduce our select premium Sake, Shochu, and Umeshu (plum wine). We provide information on how to drink sake, make food pairings, and find places to buy the sake you love in British Columbia. We also hold sake tasting events, and we […]
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Jun
Jun
Premium Umeshu with Gold Flakes This premium umeshu is made with only carefully selected large Nanko Ume fruits from Kishu steeped in brandy liquor from Cognac, France to bring out its full flavours. The refreshing tartness of the Nanko Ume fruits compliments the mellow flavours of the brandy, blending seamlessly into a bright symphony of […]
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May
May
Japanese Sake and Restaurants – A Perfect Pair What I love about Japanese sake is how it brings people together. It begins with a chat at the bar counter with a stranger who also has a glass of sake. And before I know it, I’m toasting and saying “Cheers!” with a whole group of sake […]
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May
May
A Contest for the Best Sake to Enjoy in a Wine Glass On April 19, the judges of the 11th Fine Sake Awards Japan 2021, one of Japan’s biggest sake competitions, announced the winners. 261 breweries from across Japan, bringing more than 1,000 unique products, competed in the competition for awards in the following five […]
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May
May
Shochu is a distilled liquor. It is made by fermenting ingredients to produce alcohol, then further distilling that alcohol until it becomes clear in colour and high in purity.
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Apr
Apr
LIMITED TIME OFFER “KOI” GOLD This premium sake is produced and circulated in limited quantities in Japan and sold exclusively to a small number of customers. It is a Junmai Daiginjo sake, brewed using Koshino Tanrei sake rice, the agricultural pride of Niigata prefecture. Limited release of 5 bottles Our first run limited release of […]
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Apr
Apr
The Traditional Arts of Aomori Prefecture, Japan Aomori is the northernmost prefecture of Japan’s Tohoku region. It is bordered by the ocean on the east, west, and north. On Aomori’s western coast is Shichiri-naga-hama, a beach that spans over 28 kilometers. From its sands, the colorful Tsugaru Vidro glassware was born. Aomori prefecture is no […]
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Feb
Feb
Japanese Liquor Japanese liquor – chances are, you’ve seen them in the liquor store or even sipped a couple at your favourite local Japanese tapas bar. With well-known brands such as Sapporo and Gekkeikan propagating the name of JAPAN in the alcohol market, there is more hot talk and money being exchanged over Japanese drinks […]
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Dec
Dec
CHOYA is well-known as the largest producer of Umeshu in the world. Recently, they have been pioneering non-alcoholic beverages: Ume Soda, Yuzu Soda, and Lemon Soda. These fruity drinks taste just like alcoholic coolers but contain ZERO alcohol. It’s almost like magic!
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Oct
Oct
Deawazakura’s AWA SAKE has won Best Sparkling Sake in the 2020 International Sake Challenge!