Sake Tasting in Cincinnati
Explore the taste, culture, and craftsmanship behind Japan’s national drink in this guided sake tasting experience.
Audience
Adults 21+
Duration
60–90 minutes
Fee
Starts at $1,000
Sake Tasting
What Is 日本酒 (Nihonshu)?
Sake—known in Japan as 日本酒 (nihonshu)—is a traditional alcoholic beverage brewed from polished rice. It has been part of Japanese rituals, celebrations, and daily life for over a thousand years. Unlike beer or wine, sake is brewed through a multiple-parallel fermentation process that produces a smooth, complex flavor profile.
Sake is enjoyed warm or chilled, paired with food or served on its own. It carries deep cultural significance in Shinto ceremonies, seasonal festivals, and social gatherings. Each region of Japan has its own brewing style, making sake a diverse and evolving craft.
What You Get from This Workshop
This is more than a tasting—it’s a guided introduction to the history, etiquette, and varieties of sake. Sake tastings are elegant, engaging, and immersive—ideal for adult audiences seeking more than just a drink. Whether you’re a first-time taster or a sake enthusiast, this workshop helps you understand how sake is made and how to enjoy it.
You’ll Experience:
- A curated tasting of 3–4 high-quality sake varieties
- Insight into brewing methods, flavor profiles, and serving customs
- Cultural background on sake’s role in Japanese life and traditions
By the end, you’ll feel confident ordering, tasting, and talking about sake—and you’ll likely discover a favorite style.
Workshop Details
Audience
Adults (21+)
Duration
60–90 minutes
Format
Guided tasting with optional food pairings
Fee
Starting at $1,000
Materials Included
Sake samples, serving cups, printed tasting notes
Setting
Indoor preferred; suitable for cultural centers, culinary events, or private gatherings
About the Instructor
Akisa Fukuzawa
Certified Sake Sommelier
Akisa Fukuzawa is a Certified Sake Sommelier with years of experience leading tastings, workshops, and educational sessions. She brings clarity and enthusiasm to each event—helping participants connect with sake as both a drink and a cultural experience. Her goal is to make sake approachable, enjoyable, and meaningful for everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Testimonials
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"A fantastic balance of tasting, learning, and fun. Our group loved it."
John Doe
— Program organizer
"It wasn’t just about the sake—it was about the story, the culture, and the feeling."
John Doe
— Workshop guest
“The presenter was so engaging. Our students talked about it for days.”
John Doe
— High School Teacher, Cincinnati