World Sake Day 2026 Limited Edition, Sake Discovery Series
October 1st is World Sake Day, or Nihonshu no Hi (日本酒の日). It was set up in Japan in 1978, and the date is traditionally linked to the start of the new sake brewing season. The kanji for sake, 酒, contains 酉 (tori), the zodiac sign of the tenth month. Every year, sake lovers around the world raise a glass to mark the day.
 
To celebrate, our Sake Discovery Series brings together 3 sakes from 3 regions of Japan, each with its own rice, brewery and story. This is a limited edition set, available till sold out. 
 
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Kaiun Tokubetsu Honjozo Yume Shikomi 開運 特別本醸造 夢仕込み
Doi Shuzojo — Kakegawa, Shizuoka (est. 1874)
Rice: Yamada Nishiki (koji) and local Takatenjin Koshihikari
Polishing: 60%
Style: Tokubetsu Honjozo, dry
"Yume Shikomi" means "brewed with dreams." Subtle aroma, gentle rice umami and a crisp, dry finish. It's a versatile food sake that works chilled or warmed.
 
Kariho Junmai Ginjo Kawasemi Autumn 刈穂 純米吟醸 秋 KAWASEMI
Akita Seishu — Daisen, Akita (est. 1913)
Rice: Akita Sake Komachi
Polishing: 50–55%
Style: Junmai Ginjo, autumn seasonal
Aged slowly at low temperature through spring and summer. Bright aroma, smooth rice richness and a clean, refreshing finish. Lovely chilled or gently warmed.
 
Choyo Fukumusume Omachi Junmai Ginjo Usu Nigori 長陽福娘 雄町 純米吟醸 うすにごり生
Iwasaki Shuzo — Hagi, Yamaguchi (est. 1901)
Rice: Omachi (Okayama)
Polishing: 50%
Style: Junmai Ginjo, lightly cloudy
Brewed in small batches per tank. Creamy and mellow without being heavy, with a clean, slightly dry finish. Keep refrigerated.