Little Book of Sake

One of the world’s oldest drinks is booming after having the global spotlight thrown upon it. An ancient wine made from fermented rice, sake is brewed across Japan and remains as relevant and integral a part of Japanese culture as it was millennia ago.Join Natsuki Kikuya, saké educator and sommelier, as she introduces the role of sake within Japanese ritual and tradition, and the fundamental styles of sake. Embark on a journey across the varying range of flavours and expand your palate with 40 ways to enjoy sake. From refreshing sake cocktails to mix and advice on hosting your own sake tasting at home there are also innovative food pairings to try.A practical guide for enjoying a unique drink, this little book is a celebration of Japanese culture and craft, spotlighting the ancient drink that's taking the world by storm .

Natsuki Kikuya is a sake educator and sommelier and is the founder of The Museum of Sake a sake education and promotion agency based in the UK. She is the co-developer of the WSET Level 3 Award in sake and teaches at the WSET School in London. In 2015 she was awarded the title Sake Samurai from the Japanese government for her services to the drink.