SAKE CELEBRATIONS: STICKS’N’SUSHI PAYS HOMAGE TO JAPAN’S NATIONAL DRINK

October marks the beginning of sake brewing season and Danish-Japanese restaurant group, Sticks’n’Sushi, is celebrating with a month-long event series paying homage to the national drink of Japan.

Certified Sake Sommelier, Vicky Vecchione, invites some of Japan’s most exciting breweries to London for a series of sake experiences, from cocktail masterclasses and guided tastings to an intimate pairing dinner.

With education and entertainment in mind, Sticks’n’Sushi welcomes both seasoned enthusiasts and curious first timers to celebrate all things sake in the city this autumn.

Sake Masterclasses for Beginners by Takara – Wednesday 1st October, 7pm – 9pm, Battersea
Step into the world of sake with a guided tasting from the experts at Takara Sake. Perfect for beginners, this session features four distinctive pours from some of Japan’s most popular breweries Shirakabegura Kimoto Junmai, Gokai, Shochikubai Nigori and new to the UK, sparkling Mio Sake. Sticks’n’Sushi favourites from the kitchen will be served along the way.
Location: Sticks’n’Sushi Soho, 40 Beak Street, London, W1F 9RQ
Ticket Price: £40 inclusive of four sakes and delicious bites.
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Cocktail Masterclass with Sake ONO – Wednesday 8th October, 7pm -9pm, Shoreditch
Join expert mixologists and master three knockout sake cocktails, all crafted with Sake Ono’s premium Junmai Daiginjo, known for its crisp notes of honeydew, lemon peel and white blossom. The Ono Martini, Ono Spritz and Ono Sour will be paired with signature light bites from Sticks’n’Sushi.
Location: Sticks’n’Sushi Shoreditch, 100 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6JQ
Ticket Price: £40 inclusive of three cocktails, a glass of Ono Sake, served neat, and canapés
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Akashi Tai Sake Paired Dinner – Wednesday 15th October, 7pm – 9pm, White City
Indulge in an intimate four-course pairing dinner, led by Akashi Tai, a true artisan sake made with Yamadanishiki rice and fresh spring water from the Akashi region. The evening will open with a traditional Kagami Biraki – the ceremonial breaking of the sake barrel to celebrate good fortune and new beginnings. Enjoy classic sushi and creative sticks from the grill alongside three premium sakes, Akashi Tai Yuzushu, Honjozo Genshu, and Junmai Daiginjo, plus a Gingo Plum Wine.
Location: Sticks’n’Sushi White City, Southern Terrace, Ariel Way, London, W12 7GA
Ticket Price: £60 inclusive of four course dinner and three sakes
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KAY Sake Cocktail Masterclass – Tuesday 22nd October, 7pm – 9pm, Canary Wharf
Level up your mixology skills as KAY Sake guide you through three easy-to-make cocktails paired with Sticks’n’Sushi canapés. Incredibly versatile and refined, KAY Sake is crafted from premium Niigata rice and the purest water from the Kaji river. An evening of flavour, creativity and discover awaits.
Location: Sticks’n’Sushi Canary Wharf, 1 Crossrail Place, London E14 5AR
Ticket Price: £30 inclusive of three cocktails, Kay Sake, served neat, and canapés