The Sake Bible: The Complete Guide to Discovering, Choosing, and Tasting - With 100 Tasting Notes (French Edition)

The Sake Bible is a complete guide dedicated to discovery, choice, and Japanese sake tasting. Written by Brian Ashcraft and Takashi Eguchi, This work stands as an essential reference for anyone wishing to unravel the mysteries of this iconic drink of Japan.

The refined world of Japanese sake

The sake is much more than just a rice alcohol. It is the result of ancestral expertise and a millennia-old culture passed down from generation to generation. This book invites you to dive into the heart of the Japanese breweries, to discover the richness of the terroirs, the diversity of flavors, and the complexity of the work of rice polishing and of the Fermentation.

A parallel between sake and wine

Just like the wine, "le" quality sake expresses an infinite palette of flavors and emotions. It reflects Japan's passion for perfection, the Purity and theHarmony. Through this guide, the authors highlight the similarities between the art of winemaking and that of sake brewing, two worlds that share the same quest for excellence and taste sensitivity.

A journey to the heart of Japanese breweries

Under the pen of Brian Ashcraft, set out to meet the brewers Japan, passionate men and women who perpetuate traditions while exploring new paths. Discover their methods, their philosophies, and the diversity of the producing regions — from Kyoto to Niigata, ofHiroshima to Fukuoka.

100 tasting notes selected by Takashi Eguchi

The expert Takashi Eguchi signs a careful selection of 100 Exceptional Sakes, including several available in France. Its precise tasting notes will help you identify the styles that suit you: junmai, ginjō, daiginjō, nigori… The perfect opportunity to explore the best Japanese sakes without being guided solely by the price.

The art of sake tasting

Choose the right glass, the right temperature, understand the sake pairing and the Flavor profiles : all the keys to appreciating this refined beverage are provided here for you. Whether you are neophyte, , sommelier, or restaurateur, this book will allow you to master theart of sake tasting and to amaze your guests.

A duo of passionate and complementary authors

• Brian Ashcraft, journalist and author based in Ōsaka, is recognized for his writings on the contemporary Japanese culture.

• Takashi Eguchi, a certified sommelier and lecturer, teaches the tourism around sake at Doshisha University in Kyoto.

Together, they deliver a work that is as well-documented as it is captivating, combining rigor, curiosity, and sensitivity.

A book awarded internationally

The Sake Bible received the prestigious Gourmand Award – Best in the World in the category Spirits, a prize founded by Édouard Cointreau, which annually recognizes the best gastronomic books in the world.

An essential guide to discovering Japan differently

More than just a guide, this book is a invitation to travel through the flavors, traditions, and soul of Japan. A must-have for enthusiasts of sake, enthusiasts of Japanese culture and the curious ones eager to broaden their taste horizons.

🟩 Characteristics

• Full title: The Sake Bible: The Complete Guide to Discovering, Choosing, and Tasting – With 100 Tasting Notes

• Authors: Brian Ashcraft, Takashi Eguchi

• Editor: Synchronique

• Publication date: November 25, 2022

• Language: French

• ISBN: 978-2-38239-022-1

• EAN13: 9782382390221

• Number of pages: 240

• Dimensions: 25.5 x 19.8 x 2.8 cm

• Weight: 1160 g

• Reward: Gourmand Award "Best in the World" – category Spirits