Akashi-Tai Sake Tasting 2026

Akashi-Tai Sake bottles at Fareham Wine Cellar

Akashi-Tai Sake Tasting – Event Details at a Glance:

Date: Monday, 28th September 2026 @ 7.30pm

Venue: Lysses House Hotel, 51 High Street, Fareham, PO16 7BQ

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Join us for an exclusive Akashi-Tai Japanese Sake Tasting on Monday, 28th September 2026 at 7.30 pm, hosted by Akashi’s UK representative, at Lysses House Hotel on the High Street in Fareham.

Discover the art of premium, artisanal Japanese sake as we explore a handpicked selection from the historic Akashi Sake Brewery, a renowned kura celebrated for its centuries-old traditional brewing methods and small-batch craftsmanship. From crisp, refreshing Sparkling Sake and complex Junmai Daiginjo to vibrant, fruit-infused Yuzushu and Umeshu, this guided tasting offers local enthusiasts a rare opportunity to experience the true depth and provenance of authentic Japanese sake right here in Hampshire.

About The Akashi Sake Brewery

The Akashi Sake Brewery was founded in 1886 in the town of Akashi, one of the major fishing ports in western Japan. The brewery takes its name from the town (Akashi) and the sea bream (Tai), for which the region is famous and which proudly features on its labels. Local conditions are ideal for sake production, with fertile soils perfect for growing high-quality rice and an abundant supply of pure spring water.

While the brewery has modernised over the years and expanded into other products such as shochu, it remains a small, artisanal “kura”. Under the leadership of its current president, Kimio Yonezawa, Akashi-Tai focuses on producing the finest possible sake. Yonezawa emphasises the use of top-quality rice and relies heavily on careful sensory analysis to ensure quality and consistency, rather than depending on high-tech solutions.

The sake is brewed using traditional equipment and methods, crafted by hand in small batches, much as it has been for centuries. However, the brewery does embrace select modern technology that improves quality, such as temperature-controlled fermentation. They also own the Kaikyо̄ Distillery, which produces Hatozaki Japanese Whisky and Hyogo 135 East Gin.