On the 17th January 2017, there was sake and appetiser event at Sakagura London introducing Tosa Brewing Company from Kochi prefecture. House of Sake looks after Keigetsu brand from Tosa Brewing Company in London, of which Junmai Daiginjo Sparkling John has won the trophy on Sparkling category in IWC Sake Challenge 2016. In…
On the 14th June 2016, House of Sake co-hosted a memorable Fine Shuki & Sake Dinner at 1 Michelin restaurant Umu in Mayfair. “Kaiseki King” Chef Yoshinori Ishii, who is the god of “Ikejime” technique to preserve the best freshness of fish, created beautiful seasonal Washoku menu to match Tengu Sake‘s fine sake selection. All…
First ever Hedonism Summer Wine School has been introduced last Sunday. House of Sake is hosting relaxing afternoon sake tasting for beginners to discover and learn more about Japanese Sake on the 7th August from 1pm-3pm. We taste Honjozo, Junmai, Junmai Ginjo, Ginjo, Junmai Daiginjo and Daiginjo. Please come and join us for a…
On the 15th July, House of Sake has curated Yamaguchi sake and Fine Sushi Tasting at Hedonism Wines. This luxurious sake and sushi matching event featured renowned Dassai and rare find Yamazaru from Yamaguchi prefecture, plus Yamato no Kokoro from Aizu Wakamatsu. Sushi was made by Chef Kazutoshi Endo. This was ticketed event and…
大変光栄な事に、今年もIWC酒チャレンジへ代表審査員（パネルチェア）として参加させていただきました。2008年より日本酒の審査に加わらせていただいておりますが、今年IWC１０周年を記念して兵庫県で行われた今年の審査は、本当に素晴らしい経験となりました。
Introduction I was very fortunate to be a part of a splendid IWC Hyogo Sake Challenge 2016. I have been a sake judge in IWC since 2008. Being a part of IWC Hyogo Sake Challenge 2016 as a Panel Chair for a second time was truly a great experience. IWC Mr. Chris Ashton, everyone from…
On the 23rd of March, Honami Matsumoto of House of Sake has lectured at WSET Sake Level 1 Pilot course at London WSET school as a lecturer. Honami was certified to be Wine Level 1 & 2, Sake Level 1 & 3 Educator (for WSET as APP) by WSET in July 2015 through London…
Galvin at Windows is one Michelin starred restaurant in Hilton Park Lane in London. Honami Mastumoto of House of Sake was honoured to organise and host the first sake dinner here on the 16th February. Head Chef Joo Won, who is from Pusan Korea, has created lovely 6 course French dinner with skilful Asian twists.…
One of the most celebrated sushi chefs in London, Master Sushi Chef Kazutoshi Endo, created mind-blowing sushi selection to match some of the finest sakes listed in Hedonism Wines. Sake featured in this event were Urakasumi Zen Junmai Ginjo Urakasumi Yamadanishiki Junmai Daiginjo Urakasumi Umeshu Houraisen Gin Junmai Daiginjo Daishichi Horeki Junmai Daiginjo Hakurakusei Junmai…
Honami Matsumoto of House of Sake has given Urakasumi and Sake Accessories Masterclass at Restaurant Show 2015 in Olympia – A big thank you to International Wine Challenge. She has introduced history and philosophy of Urakasumi, then lead the tasting of three different Urakasumi. Urakasumi Honjikomi Honjozo Urakasumi Junmai Urakasumi Zen Junmai Ginjo as well…