Hiyaoroshi is Japan’s autumn-only sake, but in Canada it usually arrives months late, often from the previous year’s brew. Learn why the true taste of this seasonal sake can only be experienced in Japan.
In Canada, Gekkeikan and Sho Chiku Bai dominate the sake scene as affordable, entry-level brands. Learn how they compare in taste, price, and availability—and why they remain the gateway to Japanese sake culture.
Canada’s liquor scene is unique and often confusing. A sake sommelier breaks down the top 3 insights: government vs private liquor stores, the rise of craft beer and local sake, and price differences that surprise travelers.
