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Tasting Events at Atelier Ginza: Our 2026 Tasting Calendar
Book your very special excursion into the world of Japanese spirits and sake. At each tasting, we present various distillates from different regions, from the southern tropical islands to the snowy mountains of northern Japan. You can also book an individual tasting event with us for groups of 6 or more!
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New: Our Japanese Drink Sets for Summer
Summer is the perfect time for light, refreshing drinks, and we’ve come up with something special for you. With our new drink sets, you can easily discover the most exciting Japanese-inspired aperitifs: All the ingredients for the perfect drink are already included in the set. No extra shopping, no guessing about mixing ratios—just unpack it, add ice and the ingredients to your glass according to the recipe booklet, and enjoy!
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Junmai Daiginjo: The pinnacle of sake, fruity and elegant
The production of Junmai Daiginjo sake is very labor-intensive and time-consuming. That is why many producers and consumers consider this category of sake to be the pinnacle of sake production. For those who want to discover the world of premium sake, Junmai Daiginjo is undoubtedly one of the most elegant ways to get started with the Japanese art of brewing.
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Award-winning: These Japanese spirits are winning over the experts
Exciting news from Paris and Tokyo: Several of our Japanese spirits and sakes have won awards at prestigious competitions—the Kura Master in Paris and the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC).
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Back in stock! Hakusan, Kanomori Gin, MIO Sparkling Sake, and more
Our new shipment has arrived, so many popular products are back in stock. For example, Haksuan Junmai Daiginjo Sake, Kanomori Gin, Omoya Gin, Hokkaido Kiyosato Cask Shochu, and MIO Sparkling Sake. Stock up on your favorite products now!
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March 26, 2026
A sip of cherry blossom, please: the most delicate way to celebrate spring
From Tokyo to Fukuoka, it has officially begun: cherry blossom season in Japan. Sakura is much more than just a natural phenomenon—it symbolizes new beginnings, transience, and the beauty of the moment. Bring the magic of sakura season into your home—with the elegant Suntory Kanade Sakura Liqueur and the exquisitely floral Dover Sakura Liqueur. Whether as a sophisticated base for spring cocktails, for baking, or for handmade chocolates: these special liqueurs bring the essence of cherry blossoms to every creation.
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Purist elegance from Miyazaki: Masaharu Gin
Discover the delicious Masaharu Gin from Miyazaki. It impresses with its purist elegance. Instead of relying on a multitude of botanicals, the long-established Yamaya Distillery trusts in the power of simplicity and striking aromas: only juniper berries, yuzu, and hebesu are used as botanicals for this craft gin. The rare hebesu, a citrus fruit native to Miyazaki, is similar to a lime but milder, rounder, and less bitter.
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February 6, 2026
Drink warm, taste more: Shochu Oyuwari
Japan has a very special response to the cold, icy winter temperatures: Shochu Oyuwari. This traditional way of drinking is much more than just shochu with hot water. It is a ritual, a moment of slowing down and an invitation to consciously experience flavors. The rising aroma, the gentle warmth in the glass, and the smooth taste make Oyuwari the perfect companion for relaxed evenings, good food, or simply a quiet moment to yourself.
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January 13, 2026
Heat it up! Warm sake for the soul
Winter has us firmly in its grip: icy air, cold hands, gray days. Right now, there is hardly anything more soothing than a small bowl of warm sake. A gentle steam rises, delicate aromas unfold, and from the very first sip, a pleasant warmth spreads through the body. Warm sake is balm for the mind and soul.
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Ginza Berlin says thank you and wishes you a happy new year!
An exciting and eventful year lies behind us, and we would like to take this moment to say thank you. Thank you for your trust, your loyalty, and for accompanying Ginza Berlin this year. It is only because of you that our work is possible. Together, we have experienced many special moments, implemented new ideas, and continued to grow our portfolio of exclusive Japanese spirits and sake.
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Exclusively with us: Akazake - a rarity with 1,200 years of history
Akazake is an absolute rarity from Kumamoto. Only two sake breweries still produce Akazake today - and one of them is our producer Zuiyo, which produces something particularly delicious with Tohi Aka-shu Akazake! Akazake is an ancient sake variety with a characteristic reddish-brown color and a history dating back over 1,200 years. Although the production process is similar to that of "normal" sake, Akazake is unique because wood ash is added during the production process.
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Oct 1, 2025
19 new products in our store: Tea Shochu, Sake & Sparkling Sake, Liqueurs...
We have 19 great new products in our store. From new producers to old acquaintances, the range couldn't be more diverse. Very special aperitif liqueurs, an umeshu based on sesame shochu, green tea shochus, sparkling sake, sake such as nigori, yamahai and cup sake as well as gins are waiting to be discovered.
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