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Tasting Shiboritate at Nakagawa Brewery in Tottori Prefecture

Shiboritate: The Electric Pulse of the Season

Sake, Seasonal / ravikjoshi

Discover Shiboritate, the fleeting “primeur” of sake. From Tottori’s Nakagawa Brewery to the Indian frontier, explore why this fresh sake is a must-try.

Shiboritate: The Electric Pulse of the Season Read More »

About Me

Wine and Spirits is not just my passion, it is my raison d'être, the pull of which compelled me to give up my Army career of 23 years to pursue it full time. A Champagne Scholarship, hands-on experience in vineyards across Europe and Sake Breweries in Japan, and connecting with the global beverages world have been propelling this passion no end. Life suddenly started being more meaningful ever since I decided to empower myself with the belief- “In Vino Veritas”! - Read More

Cheers Santé and Salud!

- Ravi Joshi aka Colonel Joe

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Sake and Beyond. A community celebrating Japanese Sake and other Asian drinks.

A bowl of comfort, Japanese style. 🍢✨ Our spotligh

A bowl of comfort, Japanese style. 🍢✨
Our spotlight turns to “Age Dashi Tofu”-lightly fried tofu resting in a savoury dashi broth, topped with grated daikon, scallions, and ribbons of nori. Prepared to perfection by @kofukudelhi
The crisp exterior gave way to a silky, custard-like centre, while the broth and toppings brought layers of umami, freshness, and depth.
A deceptively simple dish that showcases the elegance of Japanese cuisine. 😊
Goes famously well with a Junmai sake.
#AgeDashiTofu #JapaneseCuisine #Junmaisake #Umami #TofuLovers

A fresh wave of sake has hit the Indian shores and

A fresh wave of sake has hit the Indian shores and we were privileged to sample it, along with some amazing cuisine by @kofukudelhi
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Read in details on our lates blog article on the following link or in bio.
Kampai 🍶

🔗 https://sakeclubindia.com/premium-japanese-sake-india-new-arrivals/

#sake #japanesesake #sakeclubindia

A fresh wave of sake has arrived in the Indian mar

A fresh wave of sake has arrived in the Indian market and we had the privilege of sampling them with some authentic Japanese cuisine by @kofukudelhi
From different prefectures to different styles and ancient production methods - the Indian market is surely warming up to the diversity that Japanese sake can offer.
Details coming on our blog soon.
Kampai!
#japanesesake #sakeclubindia #sakeinindia #nihonshu

Sake events over multiple cities - that’s what we

Sake events over multiple cities - that’s what we have been doing over these years to bring you the unadulterated joy and knowledge of Japan’s national alcoholic beverage.

DM us with your name and phone no. to be included in our Events Community on WhatsApp
or send msg to +91 9354561987 📲

Hope to see you in our next one 🙌
Kampai!🍶

#sakeclubindia #sakeinindia #japanesesake #japanesebeverages #sakeevents

We caught up with two of Sake’s unique packaging f

We caught up with two of Sake’s unique packaging formats at the 28th floor Oko restaurant at The Lalit New Delhi.
"Issho-bin"— the standard large-format sake bottle and "Honni-daru"- a straw covered sake barrel.
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In sake, the foundation is the Go (合) — a traditional unit of about 180 ml, once considered a single serving. From this came the iconic sake formats still used today:
▪️ 180 ml = 1 Go The compact personal serving — somewhat like a wine Piccolo. Small, approachable, and perfect for individual enjoyment. 🍶
▪️ 720 ml = 4 Go The modern premium sake standard, comparable in purpose to a 750 ml wine bottle. Widely used for Ginjo and Daiginjo styles because it balances elegance, gifting appeal, and freshness. ✨
▪️ 1.8 L Isshobin = 10 Go The classic restaurant and izakaya format — the sake world’s equivalent of a Magnum in presence and sharing culture. A favourite among serious sake enthusiasts and trade professionals. 🎌
▪️ 18 L Tobin= 100 Go Mostly used for storing competition-level sake, especially in Tobin-gakoi, where the finest free-run sake is separated and presented for judging. Often associated with some of the most refined sake a brewery can produce.
Different vessels, different purposes — yet both representing prestige in the world of sake.
Which one have you come across the most ? Would love to know in the comments.
Kampai! 🇯🇵✨
#Sake #JapaneseSake #Isshobin #Tobin #Komodaru KagamiBiraki Daiginjo SakeCulture WineAndSake SakeEducation Kanpai JapaneseTradition SakeClubIndia DrinkJapanese SakeLover

Sake Joe says: Not all sake tastes the same 🍶✨ Fro

Sake Joe says:
Not all sake tastes the same 🍶✨ From light & crisp (tanrei) ❄️🌿 to rich & savory (noujun) 🍯🔥, every bottle tells a different story. Which style is your favourite? Tell us in the comments 🇯🇵
#Sake #JapaneseSake #SakeEducation #SakeClubIndia #Nihonshu SakeLover JapaneseDrinks Kampai SakeCulture DrinkJapanese

Here’s the definition of Sake in the simplest term

Here’s the definition of Sake in the simplest terms. Note that It’s much more than just “rice wine” as many of us casually call it. 😅
Give a 👍 in comments if you’d like to see more such information.
Kampai!
#sakejoe #sakeclubindia #nihonshu #japanesesake #sake

Introducing Sake Joe — Sake Club India’s new manga

Introducing Sake Joe — Sake Club India’s new manga-inspired guide to the world of Japanese sake. 🍶🇯🇵
In Japan, manga has long been used not just for entertainment, but also to simplify culture, craft, and everyday knowledge. We thought: why not sake too?
From brewing styles and serving temperatures to myths, seasons, and pairing insights, Sake Joe will help decode sake in a format that is visual, approachable, and rooted in authentic Japanese culture.
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The first Sake Joe panel has just been released in our latest newsletter. Watch this space for more coming up.
Also Subscribe to our newsletter to get breaking updates from “Sake Joe”. Link below or in bio:
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https://sakeclubindia.com/newsletter-subscription/
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Kampai!
#SakeJoe #SakeClubIndia #Sake #JapaneseSake #Manga

Three latest Sake GIs (Geographic Indiacations)tha

Three latest Sake GIs (Geographic Indiacations)that take the total to 29 regional and 1 category GI (grand total 30)

Know more about them at the link below or in bio.
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https://sakeclubindia.com/the-three-newest-gis-of-japanese-sake/
Kampai!

#japanesesake #sakegi #tottori #kyoto #fukuoka

🍶 Nama Sake — raw, vibrant, full of life and parti

🍶 Nama Sake — raw, vibrant, full of life and particularly relevant as Haruzake (spring sake)
Explore this exciting category of Sake in our latest newsletter 🌸
Want to go deeper? ✨ Discover more stories, tastings, and insights in our latest newsletter
🔗 Link in bio or as under:
https://sakeclubindia.com/newsletter/Apr26.html
 #SakeClubIndia #NamaSake #SakeBasics #JapaneseSake #DrinkBetter SakeCulture

A new story just dropped on our blog 🔥 This time —

A new story just dropped on our blog 🔥
This time — it’s all about Hachi Shochu 🍶✨
A stunning range of aged Shochus that made waves at the India Bartender Show 🇮🇳
Shochu is no longer just fresh & youthful…
It’s evolving — with aging bringing depth, character & serious complexity 🪵🥃

Meanwhile, whisky is diving deeper into fermentation 👀
And Shochu? Exploring maturation.

Two worlds. One fascinating crossover.

Curious? Dive in (or click link in bio)👇

https://sakeclubindia.com/aged-japanese-shochu-hachi-masterclass-mizunara/

#SakeClubIndia #Shochu #JapaneseSpirits #HachiShochu #CraftSpirits

🍶 Not your usual tastings… From rare sake releases

🍶 Not your usual tastings…
From rare sake releases to experimental shochu and Japanese spirits, Sake Club India regularly hosts unique tasting experiences that go beyond the ordinary.
Want to stay in the loop?
✨ Subscribe to our newsletter to hear about upcoming tastings, discoveries, and stories from the world of Japanese beverages.
🔗 Link in bio
#SakeClubIndia #SakeTasting #JapaneseSpirits #Shochu #SakeCulture DrinkDiscovery Newsletter

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Landing into Yonago in peak winter, the landscape below feels almost distilled—snow-laden fields, quiet settlements, and the brooding presence of Mount Daisen. This short captures that gentle entry into Tottori, where winter is not just scenic, but central to sake brewing.
Tottori Prefecture is served by two airports: Yonago Kitaro Airport in the west and Tottori Airport in the east—both offering efficient access from Tokyo.
Breweries visited while we travelled from west to east- Inata Honten (Yonago), Otani Shuzo (Kotoura), Umetsu Shuzo (Hokuei), Yamane Shuzo and Nakagawa Brewery (Tottori city), Suwa Shuzo (Chizu) and Gensui Shuzo (Kurayoshi).
The return, fittingly, was via Tottori Airport.

Landing in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, Japan during peak winters. #sake #tottori #tottoriprefecture

In this video, I taste KAZA G-25, a distinctive barley shochu from Sakagura Ohtemon (Miyazaki, Japan) with my Sommelier friend Sagar Nath who is also the Founder of a thriving wellness company called Shunya India that is based in the Himalayas.

The Shochu was received directly by me from Sakagura Ohtemon and I had to taste it with somebody equally passionate as me regarding such niche beverages.
With no technical data available about the Shochu at the time of the tasting, it was more or less a “blind tasting”. Later we learnt hat this particular Shochu uses a whisky yeast and hence is very unique.

Suggested serves
• Neat or on the rocks• Mizuwari (with water)• Shochu Soda / Highball• Green tea highball

About Sake Club India
Sake Club India is dedicated to exploring Japanese sake, shochu and other Pan-Asian beverages through tastings, education and industry insights.

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Tasting KAZA G-25 Barley Shochu | A Shochu Inspired by Whisky Yeast 🍶🥃

First pour of the New Year calls for something special 🍶✨
This is Awasake—Japan’s naturally sparkling sake—and what you’re seeing here is Hakkaisan Awasake, poured fresh and shared with family.
Delicately effervescent, beautifully balanced, and crafted through fermentation—think sparkling wine elegance with a distinctly Japanese soul.
Watch the unboxing, the pour, and hear real reactions as it’s tasted.
A refined way to begin the year—together.
#Awasake #Hakkaisan #SparklingSake #JapaneseSake #NewYearToast #SakeLovers #DrinkBetter #SakeCulture #shorts

Hakkaisan Awasake

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