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06/24/2026

Join us this summer for DC Sake cō’s third annual Japanese Spirits Tasting Soirée, an afternoon dedicated to exploring the rich traditions and craftsmanship of Japanese distillation.

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Date: Sunday, Jul 12th
Time: VIP 2-4pm General 4-6pm
Location: Hotel Zena 1155 14th NW Washington DC 20005
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This special event brings together a thoughtfully curated selection of premium Japanese spirits, showcasing the depth, heritage, and innovation behind Japan’s renowned distilling culture. Guests will have the opportunity to discover a wide range of exceptional spirits in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Whether you are a longtime enthusiast or simply curious to learn more, this tasting experience invites you to sip, discover, and connect with fellow lovers of Japanese spirits as we celebrate what has quickly become a beloved annual tradition.

06/23/2026

Six years.. this number, in times fills me with pride, and other days it’s shocking just how fast it’s all gone by. Running business while juggling daily life, family and a hundred other things — amazing how one year just slips away before you even notice. 😅
Last year, when we hit 5 years, I remember feeling this strange mix of emotions: happy, a little shocked it had already been five years, but also in a way mixed feeling that we were not just yet where I’d pictured we’d be. We’re definitely not stuck — for sure moving forward — but always have this feeling of “should we be further than this by now.”

And for all honesty… A year later, turning 6, that feeling hasn’t changed much. 😅
But Last night, instead of letting this milestone quietly pass by like just another date on the calendar, my dear sake friends, fellow crazies, gathered together — homemade pizza, easy conversation, just good energy all around.

Six years in, I’ve gotten to meet so many incredible people in this DC. Not just sake world, but more.. each one carving out their own path, their own specialty, their own way of loving this world of sake. And realizing I’m not doing this alone — that’s the thing that actually got me through year 6. Thank you, truly. Kanpai 🍶

Three years in. The tradition continues. -DC Sake Cō’s third annual Japanese Spirits Tasting Soirée -An afternoon dedica...
05/30/2026

Three years in. The tradition continues. -DC Sake Cō’s third annual Japanese Spirits Tasting Soirée -

An afternoon dedicated to the craft, heritage, and innovation behind Japan’s most exceptional spirits. Explore 30+ premium pours across shochu, Japanese whisky, gin, vodka, and awamori, guided by Japanese spirits professionals who know these bottles best.

Sip, discover, and connect with fellow lovers of Japanese spirits as we celebrate what has quickly become a beloved annual tradition.

Date: Sunday, July 12th
Time: VIP 2-4pm, General 4-6pm
Location:
1155 14th St NW, Washington DC 20005


[Featured Spirit Categories]
🥃Shochu
🥃Awamori
🥃Japanese Whisky
🥃Japanese Gin
🥃Japanese Vodka

⏰ Early bird pricing ends July 7 — Spots are limited. Link in bio to grab yours.

Memorial Day weekend is almost here, which means one thing in DC: the grills are coming out. Backyards, rooftops, the pa...
05/24/2026

Memorial Day weekend is almost here, which means one thing in DC: the grills are coming out. Backyards, rooftops, the parks along the Potomac — by Monday afternoon, half the city smells like charcoal and burgers.

Here’s what I really want this Memorial Day: I want sake to be a normal option. Not the weird thing your friend brought. Not the bottle nobody knows what to do with. Just — one of the things in the cooler. One of the choices on the table.

That’s how categories grow. One BBQ at a time. One curious friend at a time. One cup sake passed across the table.

So if you’re hosting this weekend, or showing up to someone else’s grill, bring a bottle or two. Try the sake-highball. Try the cup. See what happens when you put sake next to a hot dog!

And then — please — tell me how it went. Message us on Instagram, or tag us at your gathering. You know how I aways want to hear your sake-experiences!

Sake at your BBQ — yes,really.Memorial Day weekend is almost here, and the grills are coming out. Our founder Reiko just...
05/15/2026

Sake at your BBQ — yes,

really.
Memorial Day weekend is almost here, and the grills are coming out.
Our founder Reiko just published a new blog post with a simple but compelling idea: sake
belongs in that cooler.

She’s picked two bottles to bring to her own gathering this weekend — and shares
exactly how she plans to drink them. Head over to the blog to find out what’s in
her bag.

——WHAT’S IN THE POST——

🍶 Two specific sake picks built for the grill — and why they work
🍶 How to make a sake highball that holds up next to smoked brisket
🍶 The cup sake cooler trick that starts conversations
🍶 A full roundup of BBQ-approved bottles from the shop
R

Kanpai!

Sparkling Sakes for Mother's Day — and Why They Start ConversationsLast Mother's Day, a customer came back to tell me sh...
05/06/2026

Sparkling Sakes for Mother's Day — and Why They Start Conversations

Last Mother's Day, a customer came back to tell me she'd brought Mio to her mom's brunch and her mom — who'd been "off sake forever" since a bad college experience — had two glasses and asked where to buy more.

That's the thing with sparkling sake. It rewrites the story. It gets people who thought they didn't like sake to discover they actually do — they just needed a nice guidance.

If you've got a mom in your life who fits that description, this might be the year… wink wink

Today I'm sharing four sparkling sakes I'd happily put on any Mother's Day brunch table — at three different price points, for three different kinds of celebrations.

Whatever you pour this Sunday, I hope it leads to a real moment with someone who matters.

Kanpai to the moms!

04/30/2026

🌸🍶 Now… THAT was Spring Kanpai! 🌸🍶
To everyone who joined our 4th Annual Spring Sake Festival—THANK YOU!!! Truly. 270+ of you showed up, sipped, explored, kanpai’ed, and made this spring evening unforgettable.

Seeing so many familiar faces—and meeting so many new sake fans—meant so much. My heart is FULL. Thank you for bringing your friends to share this experience… this is exactly how this community grows, little by little.

From day one of DC Sake cō, I dreamed of bringing the spirit of hanami to DC—a moment where spring feels like:
“Let’s enjoy sake… because it’s spring!”

I think we’re getting closer 🌸🍶

I hope you discovered something new, learned a thing or two, and found a sake you loved (or three 😉)….. and If you did, don’t let that moment end here—keep enjoying sake at home, too!!!

Kanpai & Arigato!
Reiko

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04/25/2026

A heartfelt thank you from our Spring Sake Festival VIP Session 🍶🌸

With so many moving parts, VIP session wouldn’t have come together without an incredible group of people we want to recognize properly.

To Timothy Sullivan — my sake sensei — thank you for sharing your deep knowledge that could easily fly over everyone’s heads, but never does with you. You have a gift for making the complex feel approachable, entertaining, and genuinely fun. Our guests didn’t just learn about sake — they were drawn into your story. Even as sake professionals, we have so much to learn from you. Thank you also for introducing Hakkaisan and Brooklyn Kura — sharing not just the sake, but the stories behind each, and their amazing US-Japan collaboration. ( )

To our amazing VIP guests 🩵— thank you for joining with curiosity, excitement, and open hearts. VIP tickets always sell out before early bird ends, and this time was no different. Your interest is the reason we pour so much into these sessions. 🙏

To Chef Jean Paul Poggi and the culinary team ( )— the course was absolutely delicious, and guests could not stop talking about the beef-brisket. The pairings elevated every pour and opened eyes to enjoying sake with non-Japanese cuisine!

To Ferit — thank you for the special spring-themed cocktail using Ohoro Gin (of Hakkaisan). 🍸 A beautiful, refreshing surprise.

To Louie Anne of , Scott Moven of , and Taisei Suzuki — thank you for keeping the session running smoothly from start to finish. The behind-the-scenes work is what made everything look effortless.

Sessions like these take a village, and this was one heck of a village. 🍶
Thank you!!!!!

04/22/2026

🌸🍶 Now… THAT was Spring Kanpai! 🌸🍶
To everyone who joined our 4th Annual Spring Sake Festival—THANK YOU!!! Truly. 270+ of you showed up, sipped, explored, kanpai’ed, and made this spring evening unforgettable.

Seeing so many familiar faces—and meeting so many new sake fans—meant so much. My heart is FULL. Thank you for bringing your friends to share this experience… this is exactly how this community grows, little by little.

From day one of DC Sake cō, I dreamed of bringing the spirit of hanami to DC—a moment where spring feels like:
“Let’s enjoy sake… because it’s spring!”

I think we’re getting closer 🌸🍶

I hope you discovered something new, learned a thing or two, and found a sake you loved (or three 😉)….. and If you did, don’t let that moment end here—keep enjoying sake at home, too!!!

Kanpai & Arigato!
Reiko

Special Thanks
VIP Session: , , .
Plus all the amazing Sake Family for coming from all over the states, and Japan!
Venue thanks to ,
Amazing team: .
Proud to be part of the

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04/15/2026

TOMORROW !! 🌸🍶
APRIL 16, 2026

Countdown has officially started for DC’s 4th Annual Spring Sake Festival!

Wear your 👚PINK, bring your energy. Get ready to sip, explore, and celebrate spring together.

Kanpai!!!

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