The Sake Connoisseur’s Primer:
A Practical Guide to Tasting, Buying, and Enjoying

In our first report, Sake: Beyond the Rice Wine (link), we embarked on a journey into the heart of Japanese craftsmanship. We explored the soul of Sake, met the masters, and uncovered the spiritual and philosophical depths that make it a truly metaphysical beverage.

Now, it is time to move from theory to practice. This guide is your hands-on manual. Think of it as your trusted companion for taking the first—and next—steps into the vibrant world of Sake. Our goal is simple: to equip you with the confidence to taste, select, and appreciate Sake with the same discernment you apply to wine.

„The Sake Connoisseur’s Primer:
A Practical Guide to Tasting, Buying, and Enjoying“
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Sake: Beyond the Rice Wine
A Journey into the Heart of Japanese Craftsmanship

This report, and its companion guide, were inspired by an afternoon with Yoshiko Ueno-Müller, Sake Samurai (link), in Zurich on September 8th. Her profound knowledge and passion illuminated the path from curiosity to understanding. These pages are an extension of her mission: to bridge the heart of Japanese craftsmanship with the global palate. This work is offered as a tribute to her dedication.

„Sake: Beyond the Rice Wine
A Journey into the Heart of Japanese Craftsmanship“
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DistiSuisse 2025–Jury hat getagt fast 500 Proben verkostet. Schlussfeier in Basel

Drei Tage lang hat die Fachjury der Distisuisse (Link) getagt, degustiert und bewertet. Beinahe 500 Spirituosenproben aus der ganzen Schweiz wurden geprüft. Eine wahre Herkulesaufgabe, die viel Fachwissen, Konzentration und Fingerspitzengefühl erforderte. In elf Kategorien stellten sich die Produzenten mit ihren Destillaten dem Urteil der Experten.

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