Masterclass

Aug 10, 2026

Wine is unique among the major fermented drinks: the grape already carries its own sugar, so there is no saccharification step the way there is with sake, beer or whisky....

Aug 10, 2026

Japanese whisky is a distilled spirit built on the Scotch method but tuned to a different palate: less peat, and a character built to survive dilution in a highball. It...

Aug 10, 2026

Japan makes a remarkable range of drinks from rice, and they are easy to muddle. Sake is brewed, shochu is distilled, mirin is a sweet rice seasoning, and umeshu is...

Aug 10, 2026

Junmai and daiginjo answer two different questions: one is about ingredients, the other about polishing. What each means, what they taste like, and which to buy.

Jun 16, 2026

Learn everything about shochu: what it is, how Honkaku Shōchū is distilled, what it's made from, how to drink it, and where to buy it in the UK. SushiSushi guide.

Sep 28, 2023

"World Sake Day" is celebrated on October 1st every year. Sake, also known as Japanese rice wine, holds great cultural significance in Japan and has gained popularity worldwide as well....

Aug 17, 2023

Many Westerners believe that sake should be drunk warm, but it really is a matter of personal taste.

Aug 03, 2023

Matcha is a form of powdered green tea that is used as much for a flavouring in confectionery as it is for drinking. Tea leaves intended for matcha production are...

Apr 28, 2023

Like any type of alcoholic beverage, sake comes in all kinds of types and grades, from cheap and cheerful table varieties to premium brews that command a higher price due...

Mar 27, 2023

Want to know how premium Sake from Hakutsuru is made? This article describes each stage of the traditional methods used to create the handcrafted sake, specifically Daiginjo!

Mar 27, 2023

Since 1743, Hakutsuru have been creating fine sakes in Nada, Japan. The symbol of Hakutsuru, the white crane (graceful and refined bird), has been their inspiration and name as well as...

Apr 12, 2022

Tea is a significant part of Japanese culture, with entire ceremonies centred around the beverage.