John Gauntner

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Sumo tourney ended leaving mixed feelings. Kirishima returned to Ozeki, well deserved. But Yokozuna Onosata withdrew due to suckdom, Yokozuna Hoshoryu was ineffective, and drew the publicly expressed ire of sumo chairman. Young'ns did well! May tourney will be interesting.

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The 15th Sake Professional Course Live Online over two weekends in early September, evenings NYT time. Learn all you need to know to confidently swagger into any sake sitch & leave a bit smug. Recordings available for those that have to miss class. shorturl.at/nv8fk

Real Industry News: In the face of increasing rice prices, Gekkeikan in Japan will release a junmai-shu with a seimai buai of 84%, deliberately milling it less – but keeping it tasty. Clever and courageous. I honestly look forward to tasting this. 13-14% alc, Y770 900ml carton.

In Sake Industry News#156: South African bottle size challenge, Tottori joins the GI fold, the Best Yamada Nishiki competition, export numbers galore, yamahai vs kimoto styles. Read his and more with a free two-issue trial. shorturl.at/BlkS1

Today is the middle day of this 15-day sumo tourney in Osaka, and what an upheaval. Enjoying the high level of competition but two of the top rankers are taking some lumps. That's all I'm sayin'. It will be fun to follow it all in the second week and see how it all shakes out.

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A junmai-shu and a honjozo walk into a bar. What happens next? Find out by taking Sake Pro Course Live Online #15 to find out! April 17, 18, 19, 24 & 25, eves U.S. Eastern Time. Recordings available too. Certification exam on 5/2. Download info here: shorturl.at/nv8fk

Sumo begins today, in Osaka. The two Yokozuna will be hungry, and of course Ozeki Aonishiki, who just keeps rolling with ever-increasing momentum, will get promoted to Yokozuna in record time if he wins it all. Not to be missed! Poke around; you’ll find recordings somewhere.

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Sake Industry News #155 has just been published. Find out what the toji’s mother thinks he does. Premium sake becoming available in - cartons? Iconic toji returns. Subscribe and your first two issues are free while you revel in your great decision. shorturl.at/oOh8l