I’m going to tell you about souvenirs of Sake and spirits in Japan. First, the Sake made in Japan is good, thanks to the fresh water. Water in Japan is the cleanest in the world, therefore there are a lot of original Sake and spirits in Japan. It could be a souvenir from your trip to Japan.
1.Japanese Sake
This is a popular Japanese souvenir. Many Japanese people love it. However, the taste is separated from likes and dislikes because it has an interesting taste. Let’s find the sake you like. If you haven’t tried it, you should give it a try.
・”Dassai” （獺祭）
The taste of “Dassai is fruity. Japanese sakes are made from shaved rice. It takes 24 hours to shave it. It’s carefully made so it doesn’t have any imperfections. To put it simply, it can be easy to drink.
Dassai Asahi Shuzo, 24.3 fl oz (720 ml)
・”Hakkaisan” （八海山）
The taste of “Hakkaisan” is light. It is said people think it is easy to drink. So easy that you can drink it even if you don’t drink. You have two drinking options. One option is to drink at room temperature. The other option is to drink hot, called “Kanzake” in Japanese. “Kanzake” doesn’t make us drink too much because it is hot. “Hakkaisan” is suitable for both ways. I think beginners can easily drink this.
Hakkai Brewing Hakkaisan Junmai Daiginjo 24.3 fl oz (720 ml)
・Aramasa No.6 （新政）
This Japanese Sake is made from the Akita prefecture. Akita grows many famous crops in Japan. Akitakomachi(rice) is a representative example of this. It is said that good Japanese Sake is made where good rice is made. So, no doubt about it.
Shinsei No.6 S Type Junmai Ginjo Raw Sake 24.3 fl oz (720 ml)
As you can see from the package, the bottle is cute and cool. This is different from the packages of other Japanese Sake. Not only the flavor but also the package has charm. So, I recommend this also.
2.JAPANESE WHISKEY
“SUNTORY” is a famous beverage manufacturer in Japan. Recently, Suntory whiskies have become known in the world. For example, “Hibiki” and “Yamazaki” are loved by the people who are whiskey lovers.
・Hibiki （響）
This is a blended whiskey. The whiskey is renowned worldwide for its elegant flavor and superior quality. There are three types: non-age statement, 21 years-old and 30 years-old.
Suntory Hibiki Japan Harmony Whiskey
Each of these whiskies has a different flavor. Of course, these are made in Japan. In the other words, it is packed with delicate Japanese craftsmanship. So I recommend it as a Japanese whisky.
・Yamazaki （山崎）
This is a single malt whiskey known as a leading Japanese single malt whiskey. “Yamazaki” is just as popular as “Hibiki”. There are four types: a non-age statement, 12 years-old, 18 years-old and 25 years-old. 25 years-old Yamazaki won a prize as Supreme Champion Spirit at the International Spirits Challenge 2023. Yamazaki is a globally recognized whiskey.
Suntory Yamazaki Single Malt Whiskey
Yamazaki is soft on the tongue. It is easy to drink, even for people who don’t usually drink whiskey. Please try it.
・Hakushu（白州）
This is a single malt whiskey like Yamazaki. But the flavor is different from Yamazaki. This flavor is light, and smoked scent. There are four types: a non-age statement, 12 years-old, 18 years-old and 25 years-old.
Suntory Hakushu Single Malt Whiskey
If you love smoky whiskey, you should try this.
As mentioned earlier, Japanese Sake and spirits made in Japan are popular in the world. If you like alcohol, I recommend you try it.