Sake Tasting & Lecture: the 100-Year History of Sake Appraisal April 3, 2008

For 100 years, Japan's National Sake Appraisal has pushed brewers in a spirit of friendly competition toward continuous improvement in the art of sake making. In this program, John Gauntner, renowned sake expert and a founding member of Sake Export Association, discusses how 100 years of history of sake appraisal has changed the sake industry and aided in the development of new flavors, aromas and styles. Participants will have the rare opportunity to taste some of the sakes that will be presented at Japan's National Sake Appraisal in spring 2008.