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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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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As calendars turn and resolutions are quietly formed, New Year in JapanāShÅgatsuāarrives without spectacle. The season unfolds gently, marked by an almost meditative sense of renewal. It is a time when intention matters more than exuberance, and reflection takes precedence over revelry. At the heart of these traditions sits sakeānot as a celebratory indulgence, but
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Sparkles imply celebration ā and we have long toasted lifeās joyous moments with Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, and other bubblies. But hereās a question for your next festive conversation starter: Do you know what Awa Sake is? As we wrap up the year and raise our glasses to new beginnings, itās time to explore Japanās elegant answer to
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Discover how Sake Club India and Kofuku Delhi marked World Sake Day 2025 with curated sake pairings, Japanese cuisine, and cultural storytelling.
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So you thought sake is all about being a fine Japanese beverage? Think again.Ā Beyond the elegance of sipping sake from an ochoko, there is a vast and thriving ancillary industry that utilises nearly every grain of rice that goes into its making. From traditional foods to modern skincare, from agriculture to wellnessāand even fashionāthe byproducts
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