Another celebratory day for an alcoholic drink: October 1 is traditionally known as National Sake Day in Japan and marks the official start of the sake brewing season. For us in the U.S., with only a ...

The world of sake, Japan's national drink, is vast and fascinating. There are many different flavor profiles and breweries to explore. Learning about all the varieties of sake and what makes them ...

Sake is more popular than ever before in the U.S., and due to continually increasing exports, our country now enjoys the largest and highest quality selection in history. While it’s great to have an ...

PRE-PRODUCTION: (From left) Cassady Harris, Ben Bell and Matt Bell in the koji room surrounded by Japanese sugi wood. It’s where sake rice will go through the malting process. Credit: Brian Chilson ...

Understanding sake isn’t as daunting as one might think. Knowing the brewed beverage’s basics plus a few key words will ensure you’re no longer blindly picking bottes off a list and hoping for the ...

Courtney Kaplan talks about sake the way most people talk about their children: She’s giddy with admiration, full of stories and eager to share. Kaplan, who was once responsible for the sake selection ...

Sake. A four-letter word we either love or love to hate. Co-founders, Jon Rugg and Troy Nakamatsu of Sawtelle Sake have decidedly turned sake on its head, but it’s not as easy as they make it look. It ...