Bartender Interview: Kendra Hada
Shochu, Japan’s national craft spirit, needs superstar bartenders to shine a light on its deserving spot on the bar top. Kendra Hada, 4th-generation Japanese-American and winner of the JSS 2023…
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Shiitake Old Fashioned
Shiitake Old Fashioned An umami-forward and subtly sweet Old Fashioned riff featuring shiitake mushroom infused Nankai White Oak shochu, candy cap bitters and kokuto black sugar syrup. Shiitake-infused Nankai White…
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Serori Martini
Serori Martini by The Minty Created by Shuana Der AKA The Minty for a cocktail contest, the Serori Martini is simple to make with only three ingredients but highlights how…
Nankai Wins Big at the Asian Spirits Masters
The Spirits Business, the leading international spirits trade magazine, hosts an annual blind tasting competition known as the Asian Spirits Masters. The goal is to showcase the best Asian spirits…
New Rules for Japanese Whisky
Beginning April 1, 2021, the Japan Spirits and Liqueurs Makers Association (JSLMA) will institute new rules and standards for Japanese Whisky. For many in the industry, this is long overdue.…
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Fig Daiquiri
Today's recipe is the Fig Daiquiri, which uses Nankai Shochu or Nankai Gold, muddled figs, honey syrup, and lemon. This fig cocktail captures the fruit's delicate honeyed flavors with a…
