Toku Sake

26/07/2024

26/07/2024

Escape the summer heat with a glass of our Junmai Daiginjo. Brewed under freezing conditions in Asahikawa, Japan’s coldest city and fermented under freezing conditions, Toku is best served straight from the fridge at 5°C.
Kanpai!

15/07/2024

Three Surprising Saké Pairings 🍶🍽

Toku Saké works beautifully with a wide variety of dishes and flavours. Here are three of our favourites to get you started:

Fried Chicken: As unusual as it may sound, this pairing works on every level as the umami cuts through the crispy, crunchy deliciousness

Ripe Camembert: A stunning match, with both bringing out the best in each other.

Prosciutto & Melon: This classic Italian dish is perfectly complemented by our Junmai Daiginjo. You'll wonder why more people don't talk about this perfect match.

Which of these pairings will you explore next?

11/07/2024

Did you know? Low & No ABV cocktails are the fastest-growing category of mixed drinks, with the market projected to grow by 31% in 2024.

One of the best qualities of saké in mixed drinks is its ability to deliver rich flavour and body despite its lower alcohol content.

Our Junmai Daiginjo, with its delicious umami flavours and enhanced body from amino acids, exemplifies this perfectly.

Looking for inspiration? Explore our website for a curated list of low ABV saké cocktails to make at home and impress your guests.

10/07/2024

Where to enjoy Toku Saké? 🍶

Our Junmai Daiginjo is available at some of the best restaurants and bars in the UK.

Here are a few of our top picks:

Supermarket Of Dreams, an intimate communal dining style Japanese restaurant, inspired by the Lower East Side. ⁠

Zuma offers a sophisticated take on the traditional Japanese izakaya style of informal dining, delivering authentic Eastern flavours, whilst honouring traditions.

Pied a Terre, known as the longest-standing independent Michelin-starred restaurant in London and the UK, beautifully blends classic French cuisine with a touch of Greece.

Humble Chicken is a Michelin-starred restaurant in the heart of Soho, with a tasting menu inspired by Japan and Europe, where everything is designed to provide a kitchen-theatre-like experience.

Dinings SW3 combines Japanese culinary traditions with modern European cuisine and local ingredients by executive chef Masaki Sugisaki.

Let us know in the comments below which of these venues you'll visit next.

25/06/2024

Did you know?

We consulted a selection of the UK’s top bartenders, sommeliers and saké specialists to inform the packaging of our bottles.

The resulting packaging offers two unique labels to be used interchangeably; carefully designed to appeal to both initiated Eastern and curious Western audiences.

21/06/2024

Where to celebrate the longest day of the year (and enjoy a glass of Toku)? 🌅 🍶⁠

Explore these exquisite locations across the UK to fully appreciate summer's extended daylight: ⁠

📍 SushiSamba
Perched on the 38th and 39th floors of the Heron Tower in Bishopsgate, SushiSamba presents Japanese-Brazilian-Peruvian small plates against the spectacular backdrop of London's skyline, allowing you to enjoy every moment of the extended summer skies. ⁠
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📍 The Newt in Somerset
The award-winning Newt in Somerset offers a comprehensive experience with its spa, pool, and golf buggies for exploring the grounds. Situated just half a mile from Hadspen, this picturesque location features grazing livestock and sheltering oak trees, ideal for a long summer day. ⁠

📍 Beaverbrook
Nestled amidst lush greenery and featuring a stunning lido, Beaverbrook sets the perfect scene to enjoy our saké on the year's longest day. ⁠

📍 Sola Soho
Michelin-starred restaurant Solasoho brings the vibrant flavours of California to London. Immerse yourself in contemporary cuisine within an elegant and intimate dining atmosphere, while savouring delightful saké sours. ⁠

📍 Roketsu
Step into Kyoto for a few hours at this Marylebone restaurant, celebrated for its traditional Kaiseki (懐石) dishes crafted by award-winning chef-owner Daisuke Hayashi.

Which location will you choose to savour the long summer night? 🌇

17/06/2024

SIP & SAVOUR ⁠
Eugenio Egorov - Head Sommelier & Wine Buyer at The Stafford

"Toku Junmai Daiginjo is one of the most vinous expressions of saké - perfectly balanced and elegant. It is one of the best introductions to the world of saké for wine lovers.”

14/06/2024

Three Saké Pairings to Start With 🍶🍽

Saké's versatility extends far beyond traditional Japanese cuisine. With lower acidity, iron, and sulphites compared to wine, saké effortlessly complements a wide range of flavours.
Not sure where to start?

Here are three ideas for saké pairings based on temperature:

1. Cold Saké: Perfect with sashimi, salads, or a light vegetable stir-fry.

2. Lightly Chilled to Room Temperature: Pairs wonderfully with spicy and fried foods.

3. Warm and Hot Saké: Complements umami-rich dishes and Japanese classics like udon and oden.

Which one will you try next?

12/06/2024

Did you know?

According to recent data by the Japan Saké and Shochu Makers Association, Japanese saké exports reached a record high of 47.5 billion Japanese Yen (US$361m) in 2022! 📈 That's an 18% increase from 2021 and a staggering 431% rise since 2012!

We're proud to be part of this global movement revolutionising the way saké is perceived, consumed, and sold in the West.

12/05/2024

Japanese 101 🍶🇯🇵⁠

Did you know that in Japan, what we commonly call saké is officially known as 'Nihonshu'?

It translates to 'Japanese alcoholic drink'. While 'saké' is a general term for any alcoholic beverage.

08/05/2024

How long does a bottle of Toku last after opening?⁠ 🍶⁠
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Our Junmai Daiginjo is actually compatible with wine preservation tool Coravin, meaning that when using their Timeless accessory with a screwcap adaptor, you can perfectly preserve Toku for up to 3 months. ⁠
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And in more exciting news, some tests led by Greg at Coravin himself⁠ are in full swing to check the preservation of our saké for up to 1 year.⁠
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Watch this space…