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A beginner level introduction to sake for those starting a career in the industry or pursuing an interest in sake. Join Sake Connect founder and winner of the International Wine Challege Award in Sake 2017, Melissa Mills's as she guides you on a hands-on introduction to the world of sake. You’ll… Read More

Australia’s biggest saké festival is back for 2019. A not to be missed saké festival showcasing Japan’s finest and most unique saké’s. While every supplier selects their own favourite styles; given the excellent selection last year we can expect to see Kan (warm), Sparkling, Nigori (cloudy), Koshu… Read More

London-based The Wine & Spirit Education Trust, or WSET, is the worlds foremost educational body in the field of wine and spirits. Sakeshop will be holding their WSET Level 1 Award in Sake course on the 13th of October this year in Richmond, Melbourne. The WSET Level 1 Award in Sake is an of… Read More

The Japan Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association (JETAA) NSW chapter have organised their next saké appreciation night at Sydney’s iconic The Oak Barrel tasting room. The hugely successful JET program has been established since 1987 and was always aimed at promoting both Japanese and Western c… Read More

Sakenet Australia's saké guru Rey Takahashi returns to The Oak Barrel for an informative tasting focusing on all things traditional from changes to saké throughout history, to the many different styles and flavours available today. The event, hosted in central Sydney (a short 10 minute walk from… Read More

London-based The Wine & Spirit Education Trust, or WSET, is the worlds foremost educational body in the field of wine and spirits. Prince Wine Store will be holding their WSET Level 1 Award in Sake course on September the 23rd this year at their South Melbourne Store. This course will assist t… Read More

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London-based The Wine & Spirit Education Trust, or WSET, is the worlds foremost educational body in the field of wine and spirits. Sakeshop will be holding their WSET Level 1 Award in Sake course on the 22nd of September this year in Stanmore, Sydney. The WSET Level 1 Award in Sake is an off… Read More

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Melbourne’s Tamura Sake Bar in partnership with Black Market Sake will be hosting a meet and greet with 3 legendary saké brewers. All 3 saké makers have a deep dedication for their craft with Mukai Shuzo’s, Kuniko Mukai pushing the boundaries of traditional flavours with experimental heirloom ri… Read More

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Come and Join Sandra from Kodawari Sake Education for a fun and delicious evening exploring "The wonders of Japanese Sake" famous for her exquisite flavour matching, with chocolate, cheese and Chinese modern flavours on Thursday 19th September at Japan's Street foods style Izakaya, Hiss & Smoke… Read More

Features Sep 17, 2019 editor

The Sydney Sake Society has recently debuted a new & exciting gateway to the world of sake called Sip Of Sake. They will be showcasing the best sake breweries Japan has to offer. The first brewery they introduce is Yaegaki Sake & Spirits, which boasts over 350 years of sake-brewing histo… Read More

News Mar 10, 2019 editor

Sydney's local sake-lovers community organisation the Sydney Saké Society was recently a sponsor of Giant Steps Australia's Chinese New Year Banquet at Marigold Restaurant in the city last Saturday the 2nd of March 2019. The society hosted a welcome drinks bar where guests could have a glass of CH… Read More

News Dec 15, 2018 editor

On the 1st of September 2018, JAMS.TV Pty Ltd started the web media site Sake News. The site presents information on events and news related to sake, people in the sake industry and sake companies all revolving around the Australian market. The total monetary value of Japanese sake into the Aust… Read More

News Nov 17, 2018 editor

A series of floods and mudslides caused by torrential rains devastated extensive areas of western Japan in July. Popular sake maker Asahi Shuzo are amongst those affected. Their brewing facilities in Iwakuni city, Yamaguchi Prefecture suffered heavy damage under the extreme conditions - an overflow… Read More

News Oct 23, 2018 editor

The 2018 Sydney Sake Matsuri was held just this past Saturday at The Commune in Waterloo. With attendees numbering in the hundreds, a handful of the largest Australian sake importers and a couple brewery representatives directly from Japan presented the sake of a variety of Japanese breweries, as w… Read More

News Oct 19, 2018 editor

When one goes to the liquor corner in stores like David Jones and Dan Murphy, they may find a wide range of Japanese sake’s on display. However, in a country that produces a very large amount of wines and beers, it would take a lot of work to get these sake’s on the shelves. Today, we’ll be talk… Read More