Japanese Sake Tasting Journal: Notes - Serving - Pairings

Every sake tells a story. This journal allows you to record it, tasting after tasting. 

Japanese Sake Tasting Journal is a booklet designed to accompany you on your tasting journey and discover Japan, one sake at a time. 

You can use it to record each tasting in an organized manner: technical data, style, serving temperature, pairings, sensory notes, and personal evaluation. A simple but valuable tool to compare different producers, regions, aromas, and styles, building your tasting memory over time.

How to start

To begin your journey into the world of sake, we recommend tasting and comparing some fundamental styles:

Junmai
Pure sake, without added alcohol, rich in umami and structure. Try it at different temperatures (chilled, room temperature, or slightly warmed) to discover how aromas, texture, and savoriness change in the glass. For example: Koikawa Beppin Junmai

Junmai Ginjo
Elegant and aromatic, with delicate aromas and great versatility at the table. For example: Tomio Iwai Junmai Ginjo 

Junmai Daiginjo
Refined, precise, and complex, ideal for discovering the most elegant expression of sake. For example: Kiyoizumi Yikimegami

Nigori
Slightly cloudy, soft, and enveloping, perfect for exploring a different texture. For example: Dewanoyuki Nigori

Each style can be tasted and noted in the Japanese Sake Tasting Journal, creating a personal journey of discovery and comparison.

Created by Kitsune Trading for enthusiasts and professionals who want to explore sake with curiosity and method.