Not to be confused with Sake Matsuri, Sake Festival Singapore is one of Asia’s first and largest sake and Japanese liquor exhibitions. Organised by the Japanese liquor boutique Orihara, the festival is back with its ninth edition this year and will be happening on June 15 from 2pm to 7pm. The event will be held in a larger space at the Suntec City Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Fans of sake can look forward to the 300 different labels of sake sourced from prefectures all across Japan, available for tasting across the various booths. The booths will be helmed by toji (master brewers) and kurabito (brewery workers) from reputable breweries across Japan, and you’ll get to hear their tips and insights on the ancient art of sake brewing. Attendees will also get to try event-exclusive sake.
Thankfully, you won’t have to drink on an empty stomach, as the festival will also feature Japanese food items. A total of seven Japanese chefs and restaurateurs are set to attend the festival this year, and they will be preparing dishes that are specially created for the event. Look forward to sampling tasty izakaya bites from Hearth, Torso, Teppei, Kajiken and more. And for the first time this year, certified sake sommeliers will also be present at the festival to provide recommendations on sake and food pairing.
Tickets are priced at $60 per person. Going with a group? Purchase the bundle of six at the price of five tickets ($300), which will work out to $50 per person.
Sake Festival Singapore 2024 will be held on June 15 from 2pm to 7pm at Level 4, Hall 404 of Suntec City Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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