Sat 15 Aug: Tamagawa Sake, A Notch Above
Tamagawa: Sake, But Not As You Know It
Think you know sake? Think again.
Join us for an eye-opening tasting of the legendary Tamagawa sake from Kinoshita Brewery—one of Japan's true cult producers. Crafted under the watchful eye of Philip Harper, Japan's first and only non-Japanese Toji (Master Sake Brewer), Tamagawa has earned a devoted following for doing things a little differently.
Founded in 1842 in Kyoto Prefecture, Tamagawa embraces a philosophy of minimal intervention and maximum character. Many of its sakes are bottled with little or no filtration, dilution or pasteurisation, allowing each brew to express remarkable depth, texture and individuality. The brewery is also celebrated for its extensive library of aged sakes, proving that sake can evolve beautifully over time, developing savoury, umami-rich complexity that rivals fine wine.
Guiding this session is sake expert Jay, who'll walk you through why Tamagawa has become one of the most talked-about names in the sake world, and why aged sake deserves a permanent spot on your table. Ticketholders will get to try 4 different sakes at 2 serving temperatures - at room temperature and also heated up.
This is sake that loves to challenge expectations. Many of the bottles you'll taste are aged, revealing rich layers of savoury umami, earthy complexity and incredible depth. Forget "serve chilled only" — these sakes transform dramatically with temperature, from refreshingly vibrant to downright soul-warming.
TASTING LIST
Ice Breaker
Omachi Yamahai 3U
Stork Kimoto 2018
Time Machine
DETAILS
Saturday 15th August 2026
2pm - 3pm / 3.15pm - 4.15pm
$32pp online / $36pp online
Includes tasting of 4 sake
Come curious. Leave questioning everything you thought you knew about sake.