"The something special found in this book is conveyed in three words: depth, breadth and vibrancy …Like a great sake, this book is well balanced, with all the necessary elements clearly discernible. " John Gauntner, Author, The Sake Handbook and Sake Confidential, publisher of Sake Industry News, Co-founder of Sake World (sake-world.com)
"Nancy Matsumoto and Michael Tremblay do a fantastic job telling the story of craft sake and the people who make it, shedding light on a growing international phenomenon." Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Chef and Restaurateur.
"Bringing clarity and intrigue to a subject so many of us wish we knew more about, this book is one of the very best I've read on Japan's national drink. With incisive prose, a breezily accessible tone, and vivid graphics, it unlocks the mysteries of sake like few other books ever have. By weaving in fascinating aspects of sake culture and transporting interviews with renowned brewers, the book makes you feel like you are getting a glimpse into a secret, sacred world. It will forever change how you approach dining out in Japanese restaurants. Sake ignorance ends here." Mark Oldman, award-winning wine author and founder of Bevinars.
"Sake literature lacks a benchmark, authoritative, yet accessible book for pros and generalists interested in this fantastic universe. That is until now. Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake is a great addition to the literature, able to transcend sake geekdom thanks to its strong cultural narrative. A must-read for Japan-lovers and sake-freaks alike!" Pascaline Lepeltier, Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, Best French Sommelier 2018
"Michael and Nancy are fearless in their pursuit of capturing the essence of sake, and are the best mouthpiece to tell its incredible story." Beau Timken,author of Sake: A Modern Guide (Chronicle) and owner of True Sake, the first dedicated sake store outside of Japan
"This sake book, woven like a road-movie, will be a landmark in the contemporary world of Japanese sake."Francois Chartier, "Master Blender TANAKA 1789 X CHARTIER Sake project, Miyagi, Japan." "Best Sommelier in The World (Grand Prix Sopexa 1994 Paris)"
"This sake book, woven like a road-movie, will be a landmark in the contemporary world of Japanese sake." Gen Yamamoto, bartender/owner, Bar Gen Yamamoto, Tokyo.
"Nancy Matsumoto and Michael Tremblay have written a groundbreaking tome on sake that goes far beyond the scope of anything available in the English language. …it's an exhaustive, artful study that appeals to anyone who shares the authors' respect and adoration for Japanese beverage culture and history." Anna Lee C. Iijima, Contributing Editor, Wine Enthusiast Magazine