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Kanpai Now, a program to promote Japanese sake has begun in Sydney and Melbourne. The program offers anyone visiting select restaurants and bars a free glass of sake in exchange for a short survey with the aim to promote sake and learn how to help brewers better connect with costumers. With 15 h… Read More

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The Australia-Japan Society of Victoria have organised a special, free and of course virtual saké event hosted by 2 of Australia's greatest saké professionals. Melissa Mills has over 10 years of experience with saké, is WSET certified and founder of one of the most exciting saké education platfo… 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. Prince Wine Store will be holding their WSET Level 1 Award in Sake course on March the 2nd this year at their South Melbourne Store. This course will assist those … Read More

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Are you looking to develop your expertise in sake? 3 1/2 day intensive sake qualification designed for both: Industry - Sommeliers, waitstaff, restaurateurs or F & B professionals in a position of buying, selling or training about Japanese sake or writing sake lists; General Public -… 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 16th of February this year in Richmond, Melbourne. The WSET Level 1 Award in Sake is an o… Read More

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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

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Australia’s only dedicated saké shop is hosting a free tasting event dedicated to Senbazura saké. The tasting session will feature a range of saké including an extremely rare “Gold Label Daiginjo” which has won an incredible 18 gold medals at Japan’s, and indeed the world’s most prestigious saké… Read More

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Simone Maynard (also known as Sake Mistress) returns to Red Hill Cellar & Pantry for another incredible offering of saké and local produce. After her previous sold out saké masterclass in September Simone is back, this time offering a variety of amazing local, organic mushrooms from Morningt… Read More

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One of Australia’s most exciting saké importers -Black Market Sake, has organised a special educational event to “go through the fundamentals of sake and demystify this unique and amazing drink”. Black Market Sake pride themselves on their incredible range of unique sake’s, with the vast majorit… Read More

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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

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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 13th of October this year in Richmond, Melbourne. The WSET Level 1 Award in Sake is an of… 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. 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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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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Hosted by Australia’s own Sake Mistress, A beyond the basics tasting answering everything from 'what is Sake' and 'how Sake is made' as well as Sake grades, serving temperatures and vessels, how to enjoy Sake at home, food pairing and why Sake is so food friendly. The tasting will offer a range… Read More

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Dan Murphy’s Alphington will host legendary Australian Saké Samurai Yukino Ochiai from Deja Vu Sake Co for an in-depth saké experience designed to enhance your knowledge. Yukino-San is one of Australia’s finest saké educators, having taught countless industry professionals and saké enthusiasts a… Read More

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Sakenet Australia have built a reputation for supplying Australians with quality Japanese saké, specialising in richer, more bodied styles typically served Kan (warm); this particular style of saké will also match exceptionally well with richer, more umami foods. To highlight this they have partner… Read More

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Sake Mistress, Simone Maynard, is a Melbourne based Sake promoter and educator and is very excited to have the opportunity to showcase some superb Sake alongside a delicious 5 course culinary feast on the Mornington Peninsula. Masterclass meets Degustation! We'd love it if you could join us for… Read More

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Dearly missed Melbourne pop up bar Chotto is back in partnership with Supernormal Canteen to present an authentic Japanese dinner inspired by Japanese food throughout the ages. The menu is centred on a mid-winters feast and will feature short rib sukiyaki, chotto’s signature binchotan-grilled fi… Read More

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The annual Sake Matsuri is back in Melbourne this year after a wildly popular 2018 showing. The event will be hosted by REVEL, the event-services company who are behind many of the food, drinks and popular-culture events popping up in Australia in recent years. The festival is happening this wee… Read More

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Akachochin, a contemporary izakaya (Japanese-style bar) in Melbourne's Southbank is holding a sake matching masterclass on Saturday the 18th of May, Saturday the 8th of June and Saturday the 13th of July. See the event's official sypnosis below: Join our Sake Masterclass to learn how to explore th… 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. Prince Wine Store will be holding their WSET Level 3 Award in Sake course from May the 13th until May the 16th (all four days are required for attendance) this year… Read More

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Yuka Discobeans, founder of the Disco Beans Cafe and Gallery franchise of gluten-free and vegan restaurants and avid supporter of the more health-focused aspects of sake, and Work-Shop Melbourne, prominent host-institution of many large workshop-style events in the city, are teaming up to host a sa… 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 5th of May this year in Richmond, Melbourne. The WSET Level 1 Award in Sake is an officia… Read More

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Melbourne contemporary dining restaurant Navi has combined forces with the city's own Sake Mistress AKA Simone Maynard, and Perth’s Super Sake for a one-off feast showcasing Japan's favourite drink with a specially designed menu by Navi's Julian Hills. Join them on Tuesday the 16th of this month f… Read More