Yay! @YamaguchiSake’s book arrived today 🥰🥰🥰

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Nishiki Sekai Junmai Namazake
Takeuchi Shuzojo

I had the chance to taste this one today, and it really drove home how widely sake does vary. I don't think most drinkers would sip this rich, dry, heavy sake and realize it was nama.

興味のある方と山口県に在中方は19日のKRY熱血テレビ番組を是非ご覧下さい!

#Sake #Nihonshu #YamaguchiSake #JapaneseSake #NishikiSekai

#日本酒 #山口県地酒 #錦世界

Nakashimaya Harutsuge Sake
Nakashimaya Shuzojo

What better way to celebrate spring's arrival than with this "harbinger of spring" muroka nama genshu? It's a Yamada Nishiki junmai that's fresh without being harsh, and perfectly lovely when warmed.

Enjoyed from a Hagi glass tokkuri and a hand-blown guinomi from @ito_free_creations.

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Our latest podcast is out, and, well...

"It was inevitable. This month, Jim and Andy wander the green mountains of Jim’s adopted home of Yamaguchi. They touch on local history, the reemergence of Yamaguchi sake, and—of course—Dassai. They might also mention Jim’s new book, Discovering Yamaguchi Sake. On sale now wherever books are sold!"

#YamaguchiSake #Nihonshu #Sake

https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1vk4u2

And there it is. My book, Discovering Yamaguchi Sake, is now out!

Folks in Japan can get it on Amazon, Rakuten Books, and other places that allow orders by ISBN. The paper books will take a while to get here, but eBooks are up and available!
#Sake #Nihonshu #YamaguchiSake

https://amzn.asia/d/eSxk28l

https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rk/0299b50f7e93344a9c1cb3aff94c7671

Japanese sake brand Toyo Bijin launches in Australia - Inside FMCG https://insidefmcg.com.au/2023/02/15/japanese-sake-brand-toyo-bijin-launches-in-australia/
>Japanese Sake brand Toyo Bijin is launching its four signature sakes in Australia, making its debut exclusively in Kuro Bar & Dining in March.

Oh, Toyobijin is coming to Australia. @YamaguchiSake must be pleased 😃. I guess Australia is the shortest route to London 😂. Seriously, after reading Jim's excellent book, I wish someone started exporting some of Yamaguchi beauties to the UK!

#sake #yamaguchisake #Yamaguchi

Choyo Fukumusume Saito no Shizuku Junmai
Iwasaki Shuzojo

This is a limited edition shiboritate nama genshu chokugumi, meaning it was bottled straight after pressing. That explains the foaming when I warmed it!

It's a gorgeous expression of Yamaguchi's original sake rice Saito no Shizuku. Mellowly sweet with hints of marshmallow and vanilla, it's a real mealtime winner.

#Sake #Nihonshu #YamaguchiSake #JapaneseSake #ChoyoFukumusume #SaitoNoShizuku
#日本酒 #山口県地酒 #長陽福娘 #西都の雫

My latest sake newsletter is up and away!
Ochoko Times #41 - Hatsumomidi Remodeling, Shinshu Stuff, and More Me #Sake #YamaguchiSake #Harada #Shinshu #Gozenshu https://mailchi.mp/d99100143082/ochoko-times-5972496

My latest newsletter is now out! Ochoko Times #40 Goodbye 2022, Seasonal Sake, Musings #Sake #SakeToday #Nihonshu #JapaneseSake #Ibi #Gokyo #YamaguchiSake
https://mailchi.mp/fbbd7733804f/ochoko-times-5972376

Goodness, the latest Sake Today looks interesting...

Huh? Why, I recognize that name! 😍
Seeing "by Jim Rion" in print never gets old.

It's full of other great stuff, including a lovely article on Hagiyaki by Robert Yellin, too.

Rush out and get yours today!

#Sake #Nihonshu #YamaguchiSake #JapaneseSake #SakeToday #Hagiyaki #Gokyo