Last month we had the good fortune to attend a terrific industry event,
the New York Mutual Trading Company’s Sake and Food Expo. The event is loaded
with sake and beer brewers, distillers of shochu, and all manner of food
purveyors and manufacturers of kitchen implements and supplies.
The result is a veritable wonderland for the fan of Japanese food and
beverages. It’s easy to get lost in all the yummy tastes, sights and
activities, which included classes on beverage and food pairing, the basics of
sake, and more. The hardest thing is to tear yourself away from the event and
head back whatever lesser reality is calling you.
The festivities led me to sample several new products that we are now
carrying and I would like to take this chance to mention them. Oze No Yukidoke
is one of the top sake producers in Japan and we have been trying to
fit one of their lovely sakes into our line-up since last year. The time was
right and we are now proud to offer their Junmai Gingo ‘Omachi’ which is named
after a famous type of rice. It has a soft palate, great aromatics and a voluptuous,
full bodied texture. The price tag is well within reason for such a world-class
sake, $28.99.
Another new item is the Kuro Yokaichi Imo Shochu. This 24% ABV charmer
makes a great aperitif or cocktail and it has a subtle but distinct flavor of
sweet potatoes, from which it is made. Finally, the rich to almost decadent Tenjumai
Uma-Gin Gingo sake is another welcome addition. Earthy with subtle fruit
flavors and a very full-bodied texture, this sake makes a perfect accompaniment
for rich meat and fish dishes or your favorite sushi. The cost is $36.99.
And don’t forget – Garnet is having a Holiday Grand Tasting on Tuesday,
November 11th at the Bohemian Hall, 321 East 73rd Street between 5:30 –
8:30pm. There is a $20 fee for the three hour event. Tickets are available on
our website. All three of the sakes/shochu mentioned above will be tasted!
There is a 10% discount on all wines, champagne and sake at the tasting. –Christian Botta
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