Heavy rains ravage Japan’s renowned Kuma Shochu distilleries
Heavy rains in Japan this month wreaked havoc on the country’s renowned Kuma Shochu distilleries, writes Mari Yasuda.
Category: Asia
The most searched wine in Asia is…?
Bordeaux first growth Chateau Lafite Rothschild definitely has the heart and wallet of wine lovers in Asia.
Rare Japanese whisky more valuable than gold
Prices of rare whiskies are soaring, and top Japanese whiskies have emerged to become the crème de la crème of whisky collection.
Two Asian wineries made onto World’s Best Vineyards list
The World’s Best Vineyards for 2020 have been revealed, and two Asian wineries made onto the top 50 list. Find out who they are.
Three top sources for English-speaking sake lovers
The popularity of sake is growing globally as the West develops a taste for the rice wine. The rise also led to an explosion of information on sake in English. Here, Mari Yasuda highlights three top sources to follow.
Sotheby’s July wine auction sets to be ‘a barometer of fine wine market’
Sotheby’s upcoming July auction in Hong Kong is set to be a barometer of the fine and rare wine market, says its Head of Wine in Asia.
Alcohol sales gradually recover among Tokyo’s restaurants and bars
How did Japanese restaurants and bars manage to keep their business afloat during and after lockdown? Smart take-away policy using smaller bottling formats and promoting rare gems are some of the strategies that saved many businesses, writes Mari Yasuda.
Restaurants may reopen in Singapore this month
Singapore is relaxing its lockdown starting from this Monday, writes Ch’ng Poh Tiong.
London Sake Challenge goes virtual
In the age of social distancing, competitions are going virtual. The eighth annual London Sake Challenge will take place remotelyContinue Reading
Japanese turn to booze during coronavirus lockdown
Alcohol home consumption in Japan increased during the lockdown period, when the country’s prime minister announced a state of emergency.Continue Reading