It will be that time again in a month.
And like us, Valentine's Day is also celebrated in Japan, just a little differently...

Sweets for Valentine's Day & White Day
While in Switzerland it is mainly the ladies who are spoiled with flowers, jewelry or romantic dates, on February 14, Japanese women traditionally give their husbands as well as their male acquaintances and work colleagues chocolates and pralines, especially handmade ones.
The men only become active a month later and return their affection on Japanese White Day - the 'answer day' - generously and traditionally symbolically with white chocolate.

The sweet drops for the moment for two
So sweet for both of them. And as we are more than spoiled by the quality of Swiss chocolate, shizuku likes to surprise you with lovely drop recommendations for your shared moment of pleasure that are not just reminiscent of chocolate. Happy Valentine's Day...

... with a beautiful cocoa note of Daiginjo Hiyashibori
This strong premium sake pampers with a fruity bouquet, followed by sweet and tangy notes and is reminiscent of forest and black chocolate.

... with the pleasant sweetness of Shirayuki Akafuji
This accessible Junmai enchants with lovely notes of white chocolate, caramel and vanilla, combined with a little citrus fruit and a rather dry finish.

... with a fruity elegance from The Shunnouten
This elegant & fresh premium sake is creamy, smooth & round on the palate. With a crisp & pure umami flavour, a nice, drinkable Junmai Daiginjo, even for sake beginners.

... with a sweet lightness from Iku's Shiro
This well going Junmai Daiginjo is reminiscent of juicy green apples, pears, vanilla pods, white chocolate & elderberry and, at just 9% by volume, is ideal as an aperitif or dessert wine.

... with the sweet digéstif Shirayuki Edo Genroku
Fermented in wooden barrels (taru), this strong and flattering Junmai surprises with its salty nose and sweet palate. Complex & multi-layered, with a long, salty-sweet veil - the perfect dessert.

January 14, 2024