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  • SAKE SAMURAI

    It's not every day you get to meet a Sake Samurai x Sake Sommelier, a double threat (or treat, rather). We spoke to Mariko Kiyonaga on World Sake Day (Oct 1) about her mission to spread the joy of sake appreciation to the world.

  • KAKURE CLASS

    Kakure is a small sake bar with a big sake selection. And the best past, a sake sommelier (yes, it's a thing) as well. Makoto Iwabuchi is around to help you make the best choice, and as he proved, he's badass at pairing with food too.

  • GOODNESS SAKE

    We promise we will only use this header once. Yes, it's a story about sake, one of the best, in fact – Tengumai. We spoke to sake master Kazunari Shata.

  • THE FIFTH ELEMENT

    If it's neither Sweet, Sour, Bitter, or Salty, it's "Umami" - the fifth human taste. Some say it serves a vital evolutionary purpose, but here at Parched, we are concerned about the bigger picture; where is its place in drinks?