Tasting Class: Exploring Japanese Sake

Schedule

Thu Feb 19 2026 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Premier Wine & Spirits | Amherst, NY

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Japanese sake goes back almost 2,000 years, when rice farming came from China. Taste some excellent examples and learn how sake is evolving.
About this Event

Rice has been a staple in Japanese cuisine, and sake is enjoyed with unique food cultures developed in each region of Japan. Trends are showing that the demand for more premium products is compelling breweries to specialize in higher quality sake, as well as experiment with new styles and flavors. This has resulted in the growth of different categories of sake that may appeal to wine drinkers and pair more suitably with other kinds of global cuisine.

Featured Sakes:

  • Joto Junmai Ginjo Sake
  • Joto Daiginjo Sake
  • Joto Junmai Nigori Sake
  • Seikyo Takehara Junmai
  • Eiko Fuji Ban Ryu Honjozo Sake

Presenter, Michael Adamcyk

With over 30 years of international wine experience spanning France, Germany, United Kingdom, Canada and US, Michael brings a global perspective to fine wine and sake education. He holds both WSET L3 Wine and L1 Sake certificates, as well as the Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) credentials.


Space is limited, so don't wait to register.


Registration costs $10, but all attendees will receive a $10 voucher to use at the store the day of the event! Light snacks from Premier Gourmet will also be served, and attendees will receive some tasting notes on the items they're sampling.


Note: All attendees must be 21 years or older and have appropriate documentation (ie, driver's license or passport) to verify their age.


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Premier Wine & Spirits, 3900 Maple Road, Amherst, United States

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