*Thank you to SF and GRC Imports for the sample. The Ohishi Sake Brewery and Distillery is located on the Japanese island of Kyushu, well south and east a bit from the island's largest city of Fukuoka. According to most sources, Ohishi was founded in 1872, and has remained a family owned business from the … Continue reading Ohishi Sherry Single Cask Whisky, Cask #1257 – Review
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Ohishi Brandy Cask Regular Whisky – Review
*Thank you to SF and GRC Imports for the sample. According to ricepedia.com, rice, corn, and wheat account for approximately 42% of the calories consumed by us humans. Rice itself is responsible for nearly 20% of calories gobbled up by all the people on the planet, with Asia accounting for a staggering 90% of that total. … Continue reading Ohishi Brandy Cask Regular Whisky – Review
Suntory Whisky Toki Japanese Whisky – Review
*Sincere thanks to MS and Savona Communications for the sample. Toki (とき) is the Japanese word for "time." Ah, if it were only that simple. It's not. But if it were, this part of my review would be a little shorter. As I understand it, it's far more accurate to say that toki (pronounced toe'-key) is a Japanese … Continue reading Suntory Whisky Toki Japanese Whisky – Review
The Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky, Aged 12 Years – Review
With the embarrassment of culinary riches right at our fingertips, us San Franciscans can get pretty damn smug about our food scene. Sure NY chefs get more Food Network shows, but we get all the best produce and animal parts. The plethora of local farms makes it incredibly easy to eat organic, non-processed, sustainably grown … Continue reading The Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky, Aged 12 Years – Review
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