• Japan’s Nakamoto Sake Brewery is bringing a piece of history to Australia, with the launch of its Prince Nagaya sake, developed from a recipe discovered on a 1300 year old wooden tablet.
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    Japan’s Nakamoto Sake Brewery is bringing a piece of history to Australia, with the launch of its Prince Nagaya sake, developed from a recipe discovered on a 1300 year old wooden tablet. Source: Nakamoto Sake Brewery
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Japan’s Nakamoto Sake Brewery is bringing a piece of history to Australia, with the launch of its Prince Nagaya sake, developed from a recipe discovered on a 1300 year old wooden tablet, during an excavation of Prince Nagaya’s residence in Japan’s Nara region.

Named after the Japanese prince and diplomat, Prince Nagaya sake is crafted from a recipe that predates even the earliest records of champagne, a living testament to Japan’s rich cultural and culinary heritage.

Brewed with table rice polished less than modern standards, the sake offers a rich, viscous experience and a striking golden hue. Its distinctive flavour profile has been celebrated with awards around the world.

Nakamoto Sake Brewery owner, Yoshinao Kurita, said: “We have revived a sake once enjoyed by Japanese royalty 1300 years ago, a treasure that had long been buried beneath the sands of time.”

“We are excited to bring this remarkable beverage to Australia and invite you to indulge in this unique taste of tradition.”

The sake will debut at an exclusive event in Melbourne, and will be available for limited wholesale pre-orders following the event, for restaurants, bars, and select hospitality providers. With limited allocations, pre-orders will be subject to approval based on the venue’s suitability to represent this historic sake. Retail availability is not expected until 2026.

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