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Summer Seasonal Sakes 2026

June 3, 2026

They’ve arrived! Our fresh batch of Summer seasonal sake for 2026! Fresh & vibrant namazake (unpasteurised sake) from two superb breweries. Always very limited amounts!

What is Golden Week?

April 28, 2026

Golden Week is one of the longest periods with consecutive holidays in Japan BUT is it a good time to visit Japan as a tourist? Read our blog to find out.

Omachi Sake Rice - the Ancestral Sakamai

April 14, 2026

The History of Omachi as a Sake Rice – Omachi’s (雄町) discovery dates to the mid-19th century. It is currently the 5th most cultivate sake rice and has avid fans partly due to its complexity and recalcitrance.

Sake in Japanese Convenience Stores

April 7, 2026

One of the best things about Japanese convenience stores ‘Konbini’ is it provides a perfect place for casual sake hunting.

Spring Seasonal Sakes 2026

February 27, 2026

They’ve arrived! Our fresh batch of Spring seasonal sake for 2026! Fresh & vibrant namazake (unpasteurised sake) as well as a beautiful, cherry blossom themed brew. Always very limited amounts!

Christmas 2025 sake recommendations

December 6, 2025

Christmas is finally approaching and so here’s our Christmas 2025 sake recommendations!  Sake offers unexpected gastronomic experiences when paired with traditional Christmas dishes. Here are four sake recommendations that would pair excellently with your festive foods, from Christmas party bites through to savoury main dishes like roast turkey and pigs in blankets to desserts like homemade minced pies.

2025 Industry Awards – IWC Sake Specialist of the Year

September 18, 2025

It’s an honour for Tengu Sake to be recognised for all our hard work promoting sake in the UK. A big thanks to all our supporters and customers – without you nothing would be possible! Kanpai!

Heirloom Rice for Sake Brewing

September 4, 2025

Heirloom rice refers to traditional rice varieties that have evolved naturally and are not the result of human intervention. Heirloom rice varieties are now used in sake making due to revival from sake breweries.

🏆 Tengu Sake IWC 2025 Results Are In

June 6, 2025

Tengu Sake IWC 2025

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