Session sake is redefining summer drinking. Discover refreshing low-alcohol Japanese sakes available in India, along with exciting labels we’d love to see reach Indian shelves.
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A fresh wave of premium sakes has officially made its debut in the Indian market, adding an exciting layer of diversity into the country’s rapidly evolving beverage scenario. We at Sake Club India were recently fortunate enough to sample these new arrivals firsthand, pairing them alongside an acclaimed multi-course spread at Kofuku New Delhi. The
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Japanās National Tax Agency (NTA) made a quiet but significant announcement on October 1, 2025. Three prefecturesāKyoto, Tottori, and Fukuokaāreceived Geographical Indication (GI) status for their sake, all on the same day. For those of us who follow Japanese sake closely, this was a moment worth registering. It signalled a sharpening of identity in a
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Most Japanese sake follows a well-established path of double pasteurisation, a process that lends stability and consistency to the final brew. Yet, there exists a ārawā category that deliberately steps away from this convention. Welcome to the world of Nama Sake, or namazake as it is commonly called.Defined by its signature lift and a palpable
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The recently concluded India Bartender Show had a distinctly refined Japanese soul.Ā From the graceful art ofĀ Omotenashi (Japanese hospitality) to the elegance of minimalistic cocktails, the energy was palpable.Ā A major highlight at the fixture was an intimate Shochu tasting led by theĀ Mizunara Group.Ā Headed by Chandrakant Mohanty, the group is a powerhouse in Japanese spirits, with a
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In conversation with Amit Goel, Director of Rad Elan Distributors , we examine how rising consumer experimentation and sustained education are reshaping Indiaās market for Oriental beverages. Category overview Over the past decade, how would you describe the evolution of consumer awareness and demand in India for Oriental beveragesāespecially Japanese sake, Japanese whisky, shochu, soju,
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There are bottles that quietly reinforce what you already know. And then there are bottles that make you pause, to soak in their uniqueness while trying to decipher the same. KAZA G-25 Shochu from Sakagura Ohtemon falls firmly into the second category. I recently spent some time with this barley shochu, and what struck me immediately was
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Indiaās alcoholic beverages market is evolving rapidly. Rising consumer awareness and a new wave ofĀ Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)Ā are reshaping how imported wines and spirits are priced, positioned and consumed in the country. Over the past few years, India has signed multiple FTAs that directly affect alcoholic beverage imports, though the benefits vary widely by product
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Discover Shiboritate, the fleeting “primeur” of sake. From Tottoriās Nakagawa Brewery to the Indian frontier, explore why this fresh sake is a must-try.
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Choosing the right bottle of sake isnāt just about milling ratesāitās about setting the tone. Whether youāre hosting a lively get-together or enjoying a quiet, reflective meal, thereās always a sake that can rise to the occasion. With that in mind, weāve put together a curated selection of sake that feels especially at home in
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