Sake Tasting this Friday 11/9!

 K&L's expanding Sake offering features some of the most sought-after Sakes. Come taste new arrivals with us this Friday at K&L Redwood City!

Join K&L's very own Certified Sake Professional Melissa Smith in Redwood City on Friday, November 9th for a special tasting of our newest Sake arrivals. You will learn about this fascinating drink while enjoying some the most sought-after Sakes at a range of price points. Melissa is also a trained chef and will be offering food and sake pairing tips, not to mention lots of other helpful information about Sake. This is a great opportunity to develop your palate while expanding your drinking horizons!

Event Details:

Nanbu Bijin "Ancient Pillars" Junmai Daiginjo Sake ($69.99)Sake Tasting at K&L Redwood City

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Friday November 9th, 5pm-6:30pm

Cost to Taste: $10

Here is the expected lineup with links to featured Sakes:  

1. Hakutsuru Excellent Junmai $14.99

Polished to 70%

2. Dewatsuru Habataki Junmai Ginjo $29.99

Akinosei Polished to 55%

3. Chokaisan Junmai Daiginjo $49.99

Miyama-Nishiki Polished to 50%

Naba Shoten Minato "Harbor" Yamahai Futsuu-shu Nama Genshu Sake ($34.99)

4. Nanbu Bijin "Ancient Pillars" Junmai Daiginjo $69.99

Yamadanishiki Polished to 35%. Pasteurized once, and Genshu.

5. Naba Shoten Minato "Harbor" Yamahai Futsuu-shu Nama Genshu $34.99

Akita Komachi Polished to 67%. Undiluted and Unpasteurized

6. Sawa Sawa Sparkling $6.99

Polished to 70%

7. Kikusakari Taru Sake  $21.99  

Polished to 60%

8. Rihaku "Dreamy Clouds" Tokubetso Junmai Nigori $30.99

Gohyakumangoku Polished to 59%  

Walk in only. Final lineup and pricing subject to change.

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