In-Store Saturday Sake Tastings – April Tasting Schedule for True Sake

April 12th Sake Discoveries with Chika Ohata (Tenmei, Amabuki, and More)

WHEN: April 12th from 2:00 – 4:00PM 

WHERE: True Sake 556 Hayes Street

WHO: Chika Ohata from Sake Discoveries 

WHAT: Free Sake Tasting for 21+ with ID

True Sake alumnus and Sake Discoveries Representative Chika (Ohata) Martino is back at our tasting counter to showcase other wares in the Sake Discoveries portfolio including brews from Tenmei, Amabuki, and more!

April 19th Niigata Sake Selections with Midorikawa Shuzo and Future Successor 6th Generation Kazuki Ohdaira 

WHEN: April 19th from 2:00 – 4:00PM 

WHERE: True Sake 556 Hayes Street

WHO: Kazuki Ohdaira from Midorikawa

WHAT: Free Sake Tasting for 21+ with ID

A rare treat to have Future 6th Generation Successor to Midorikawa Shuzo, Kazuki Ohdaira, visit True Sake on his tour of the United States to showcase Midorikawa's signature offerings from Niigata Prefecture. Chat with Ohdaira san and ask him what it's like to be the heir to such an important part of Niigata sake history! Also in attendance will be Carrie Becker, the National Sales Manager of Niigata Sake Selections. Pick her brain about the current American sake scene as well as what makes Niigata sakes so special. 

April 26th Sake Infinity with Kayoko Abe

WHEN: April 26th from 2:00 – 4:00PM 

WHERE: True Sake 556 Hayes Street

WHO: Kayoko Abe from Sake Infinity 

WHAT: Free Sake Tasting for 21+ with ID

Kayoko Abe will be flying in from the East Coast to showcase her brand new sakes from Tochigi's finest, Tonoike Shuzoten. Included in the tasting is True Sake Selection #7, Tonoike Junmai Ginjo showcasing locally grown Gohyakumangoku rice. Tonoike has been in and out of the shop for awhile now, so we're elated to have Tonoike back in the United States!