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Liquid Elegance: A Fresh Wave of Premium Sakes in India
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.…
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The Three Newest GIs of Japanese Sake
Japan’s National Tax Agency (NTA) made a quiet but significant announcement on October 1, 2025. Three prefectures—Kyoto, Tottori, and Fukuoka—received Geographical Indication (GI) status for their sake, all…
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Nama Sake: Where Freshness Comes Alive
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 “raw” category that…
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Time, Timber, and Tradition: The Hachi Shochu Masterclass
The recently concluded India Bartender Show had a distinctly refined Japanese soul. From the graceful art of Omotenashi (Japanese hospitality) to the elegance of minimalistic cocktails, the energy was palpable. A…
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Willingness to Experiment Has Redefined Oriental Beverages in India
In conversation with Amit Goel, Director of Rad Elan Distributors , we examine how rising consumer experimentation and sustained education are reshaping India’s market for Oriental beverages. Category…
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KAZA G-25 — When Shochu Borrows a Page from Whisky
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…
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