Just a quick check: Is your wine cooler well stocked with your favorites, so that it lacks nothing during the cozy Christmas holidays? The shizuku team is looking forward to welcoming you and advising you personally during the last days at shizuku Store.
Christmas shopping Saturday sale Saturday, December 20, 2025, 11.00am - 4.00pm
shizuku Store Christmas holidays Kindly note that shizuku Store will be closed from December 24, 2025, through January 12, 2026. Products ordered online can be picked up at shizuku Store with the option pickup at shizuku Store Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (6.30pm).
Online orders Kindly note that there is no shipment between December 24, 2025, and January 4, 2026. Products ordered online by Friday, December 19, 2025 (12.00pm), will be shipped before Christmas.
Yes, here we go again! So let's give Japan fans a present in style. We look forward to finding that one special gift for your loved ones and wrapping it up in a festive way!
The tasteful Japan box In the shizuku gift box, we have put together something pretty for you... Choose between a sake combined with beautiful ceramics, the box consisting of two fine premium sake, the fruity variant with two hand-picked liqueurs or the nihonshu with matured power, combined with the high-calibre stainless steel cup.
Or make it personal and put together your own individual box, with a matching accessoire of your choice. Does the recipient prefer a Japanese rum, a first-class shochu or our sake flavoured vodka Mame San? Very nice! We are happy to nobly package the perfect gift.
The personal touch at shizuku Store Or visit us in our own four walls, get ideal & competent advice, find your personal favorite drop in peace and surprise during the festive season with a nice drop of Japan - just the way you like it. The team at shizuku Store is here for you, will be happy to advise you and looks forward to your visit.
What is sake? How do I drink sake? What do I drink sake with?
We pour you the the truth... the true rice wine!
The tasty lesson with the kanpai
Rediscover Japanese world cultural heritage? With pleasure! Be it the tradition of sake, the artisanal & impressive brewing process, the convivial drinking culture or the exciting food pairing possibilities... Marc Nydegger- Certified Sake Professional - is looking forward to introducing you to Nihonshu as host of the evening and invites you to taste the different varieties & experience possibilities with several premium drops - in a cozy atmosphere at the shizuku sake lecture with tasting.
Because in 12 years shizuku so far, it has been this interest that has driven the sake expert:
«The most beautiful thing for me personally was the noticeable curiosity & thirst for knowledge about Japan and its treasures. Our connoisseurs didn't just want to buy Japanese drinks, they wanted to understand them, which connected us from day one.
This shared passion and positive response encouraged me, drove me on and still does - drop by drop.»
Irasshaimase - At shizuku store you will find a piece of Japanese sense of life on more than 60 m2.
We look forward to welcoming you and inspiring you at the next shizuku sake lecture.
If something is brewing by the artists in Japan, you can rejoice! For precious gift ideas, we are happy to help you find that one, special gift for your loved ones... with joy and style.
The taste journey through 4 seasons Yes, many of our longtime subscribers have received the shizuku sake subscription as a Christmas gift and indulge in the exciting taste journey year after year. You or the person receiving the gift will have four premium sake selected to suit the season delivered directly to their home for a year, along with exciting culinary suggestions from sake expert Marc Nydegger.
The shared experience With the shizuku events you give yourself and your companion a pleasurable lesson in a cozy atmosphere including tasting, be it at shizuku sake lecture, at shizuku sake cheese pairing or at your private occasion. The shared sake experience, which is guaranteed to be fun...
The tasteful box Give away a special drop, nobly packed in the shizuku gift box, which you can also put together individually on request. Whether a Japanese rum, a first-class shochu or a premium sake with the matching accessoire - the perfect one will be packed with pleasure.
The voucher for connoisseurs You're still undecided? Then donate the whole selection, but with style. Give someone a treat with the shizuku voucher. It can easily be ordered and printed out right away - and can be made into a lovely origami according to the Japanese art of paper folding.
The personal advice at shizuku Store Or visit us in our own four walls, explore your favorite bottle in coziness and surprise during the holidays with a noble drop from Japan. The team at shizuku Store will be happy to advise you and look forward to your visit.
Well, so what. Let's go to the whole hog - with beautiful joy & relish!
Those connoisseurs who are gifted by you will appreciate it. Because it may be special, it should be handpicked. With pleasure we present you a few exquisite drops from all over Japan, which reflect the local art with joy and elegance skillfully and tastefully...
The Beauties from Fukui Kokuryu brews extremely high quality sake, in small batches and made by hand. Truly not 0815 sake, but special nihonshu. But these beauties also catch the eye because of their unique bottle-labels, such as echizen-ori on the amazingly complex Kokuryu Ryu Daiginjo and black velvet on the elegant Kuzuryu Daiginjo.
The Highly Complex from Hyogo The Shirayuki Banzaimon is an extremely high-quality sake, an absolute top product among the Junmai Daiginjos. Delicate, fragrant, wonderfully aromatic and with a beautiful, rounded taste of cooked fruit. A true drinking experience for sake lovers and real connoisseurs.
The Natural Sparkling from Oita 'Let it sparkle' with this exemplary Sparkling sake with natural bottle fermentation. The Yatsushika Sparkling Niji is a refreshing and fruity-sweet aperitif drink, slightly sparkling and low in alcohol, perfect for any, enjoyable kanpai or the drop when celebrating classy.
The Matured Masterpiece from Akita This vintage sake has been skillfully aged and is a true gustatory masterpiece. Powerful, intense and at the same time immensely harmonious, Yamabuki 1994 seduces with a fully matured bouquet, a lively acidity and a spicy aroma that spoils the palate for a long time.
The King from Tottori The Inatahime Junmai Daiginjo 30 Limited is a very complex and tangy Genshu. Floral, fruity and nutty on the nose, with a rich, fresh and herbaceous flavour on the palate. A balanced and versatile food pairing partner and a gift for all sake fans.
The Rarity from Fukui Tangy yet floral, the Kokuryu Hachijuhachigo has a fresh bouquet and is gentle on the palate. Brewed by the most extravagant pressing method, Tobin-dori, this Daiginjo showcases the true craftsmanship of the master brewer. Very lively, with a pleasant acidity and high viscosity – an absolute high-end sake that lingers on the palate and in the memory.
We would be happy to advise you personally at shizuku Store to find the ideal, unique drop of Japan for you and your loved ones. See you soon..
Autumn is when your appetite returns 🍂 And when the days get cooler and the dishes get heartier, sake with depth and character can also shine.
Fire pot, pumpkin, kanpai! We are happy to once again recommend the ‘drops of Japan’, which can be enjoyed comfortably and in style and also go wonderfully with your fall menus. Mushroom dishes, game, pumpkin soup or shabu shabu?
Well-rounded and heartwarming – the Inatahime Ryokan This flavourful, exciting, and rather dry Junmai is ideal for heating and goes perfectly with raclette, cheese and sausage or even as an ingredient in an autumnal vegetable cream soup.
Velvety and buttery - the Nouvelle This floral Junmai Ginjo indulges with a lovely buttery melt, with tangy notes of nutmeg, cloves, cauliflower as well as meringue. With its fresh acidity ideal with risotto or cheese.
Complex and multifaceted - the Daiginjo Hiyashibori This complex and powerful drop spoils with a fruity bouquet, followed by sweetish and at the same time tangy notes and reminds of wood and bitter chocolate. Ideal with lamb, veal or a carpaccio.
Lively and powerful - the Daihoju Golden moments await you with this high-quality Junmai Daiginjo. Complex, fragrant and lively on the nose and grassy fresh and yeasty on the palate. With a subtle citrus note and a lovely, pronounced acidity, it is ideal with beef, Japanese shabu shabu or sukiyaki.
Tangy and fresh - the Kiku Masamune Taru Sake This harmonious Junmai, shortly ripened in barrels (Yoshino cedar), refreshes with notes of cedar and lavender. Sweet and balanced, with a dry, slightly resinous finish, it is the ideal food companion to fish, especially sushi and sashimi or to juicy ham.
Golden autumn, served liquid. Let's ring in the gourmet autumn, timeless and tasteful. Kanpai!
We look back on twelve years full of great taste experiences and a little wanderlust with every sip... What began with curiosity about nihonshu has now grown into a wonderful community of many connoisseurs, explorers and sake lovers.
Thank you for your openness, your thirst for new things and for being part of this journey. 次の一杯に, kanpai to the next glasses!
🎈 12 years shizuku – We've reached the DOZEN! The journey continues, thanks to & with you and with 12 sakelicious reasons to raise a glass with us...
Because kanpai sounds nicer than 'cheers' ;)
Because every glass is a little trip to Japan
Because curious palates are constantly surprised
Because warm or cold, both are right
Because the variety of flavours is almost limitless
Because tradition can also be pretty modern
Because the craft of sake brewing is a UNESCO cultural heritage
Because sake is an incredibly exciting food pairing partner
Because thanks to umami Japan's nihonshu goes excellently with Swiss cheese
Because rice wine is a delightful addition to our wine culture
Because Japan's convivial drinking culture is contagious
And because 12 years shizuku simply have to be celebrated – in style ;)
GLOBUS invites you to a sakelicious shopping experience – with a drop of Japan shizuku sake tasting at GLOBUS Bahnhofstrasse From spices, cheese and antipasti to the prosciutteria and sweets to wonderful wines from all around the world. Gourmets will find first-class culinary treasures at ***delicatessa at GLOBUS Bahnhofstrasse. And, of course, premium sake from Japan! So that you can not only taste them, but also serve them expertly with your upcoming menu, this November weekend is all about nihonshu – Japan's national drink sake.
Get to know different varieties, taste them on site and learn more about Japan's national drink together with Marc Nydegger - Certified Sake Professional. «Sake is an exciting alternative to white or red wine. It can taste sweet, fruity or even salty and is the perfect food pairing partner!»
Sake with pork belly, cheese, or curry? Oh yes! With a roast, pizza & burgers? Of course! With cheese platters, fondue or raclette? Absolutely! Pairing is not only a personal passion, but also the trademark of sake expert Nydegger. Marc does not simply treat sake as an isolated traditional Japanese drink. He combines it. Exciting in taste, bold in flavour and delightfully enriching.
While in Switzerland the sun is lower in the sky, it is slowly getting darker and the days are getting shorter, in the Land of the Rising Sun there is a bright atmosphere of action:
Because October 1 is Nihonshu no hi – World Sake Day – and Japan is starting a new brewing season.
Sake is considered an integral part of Japanese culture and was added to UNESCO's list of «Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity» last year. The UNESCO award recognizes not only the craftsmanship of sake production, but also a tradition that has existed for over 1'000 years.
So there are more than 1'000 good reasons to raise a glass and celebrate with a drop of honest brewing artistry. We say kanpai!
Heartily good Over the years, we have grown fond of the Inata Honten Brewery, both for its family atmosphere and its taste. Here, authentic brewing is practiced and brewed for moments of enjoyment, as with Goriki Junmai – an aromatic, powerful, and tangy sake. With plenty of umami, it is an ideal accompaniment to aromatic dishes – or with Inatahime Ryokan – an exciting, appetizing Junmai. Medium-bodied, floral-tangy, and despite fruity notes, rather dry on the palate.
Velvety harmonious Asahimai Junmai has been with us since our first import, as this velvety, full-bodied Junmai appeals to every sake fan. With a sweet note and a long finish, this premium sake can be enjoyed cool or hot and is also known among connoisseurs as the ‘fondue sake’ ;) The impressive Junmai Ginjo Kokuryu Jungin is also harmoniously indulgent. Fresh and lively, yet flavourful and dynamic, this beautiful all-rounder is the ideal accompaniment to a festive Nihonshu no hi menu.
Impressively profound For true connoisseurs, the crowning glory is the noble Daihoju. Lively and fragrant, this sake impresses with its complex bouquet and delights the palate with its powerful, yellow-fruity flavour and pronounced acidity, leading to a long, beautiful finish. Truly golden. And for the digestif, we serve the ‘Edo’: the amber-colored Shirayuki Edo Genroku, fermented in wooden barrels (taru), surprises with a salty nose and sweet palate. The perfect dessert and popular with our connoisseurs for years.
Please sit back and enjoy at the same time an exciting taste journey through the versatile, impressive and lively world of the Japanese national drink. Accompany us!
When the postman rings four sakelicious times With the shizuku sake subscription, you will receive four premium sake selected to match the season delivered directly to your home for one year at a time, along with exciting culinary suggestions from sake expert Marc Nydegger.
Since 2015, our group of adventurers has been growing from month to month. And the feedbacks not only make us overjoyed, but speak flatteringly for themselves...
'I rely solely on my taste and your fantastic knowledge and judgment. Sensational what great sake you offer. Green light, all of them were fantastic.'
Sake subscriber since 2016, on monthly subscription since 2019.
'A good opportunity to expand the horizon. Please renew both sake subscriptions for one year.'
Sake subscriber since 2021.
'It is always interesting to taste extraordinary drops. I would love to continue the virtual Japan trip with you and extend for another delicious Japanese year.'
Sake subscriber since 2016.
'We are thrilled... Many thanks for all the delicious sakes. It was a wonderful taste journey. After the last delicious drop, we realized that we would be missing something without the sake subscription. That's why I would like to extend the subscription for another year.' Sake subscriber since 2017.
Arigato. A big thank you to our loyal community and a warm welcome to all the explorers who want to join us on our taste journey from mid-December.
Yes, let's melt the cheese again! The Amstad Chäslädeli - known & loved for its fondue mixes and the wide range of different raclette cheeses - is ready to go. Various specialties, delicious wines and of course sake!
Raclette season opening with wine & sake tasting There will be tasting, chatting and leisurely feasting! shizuku is delighted to be part of this year's edition and to take this opportunity to pour you a selection of sake that goes perfectly with melted cheese - including aour Sake Fondue!
Yes, that's right! We have ventured into the nationally popular cheese fondue, with international brewing art... And «Stöphi’s Hausmischung» with the drop of Japan will of course be available exclusively for tasting and purchase at the raclette season opening!
Say kanpai and cheese! Drop by, join in the party and be pleasantly surprised by the harmony of sake and cheese...
NO OLD CHEESE. 2025 is time for the Swiss-Japanese fondue mix! That's right, we're venturing into the nationally popular cheese fondue, with international brewing art...
Sake Fondue | «Stöphi’s Hausmischung» with the drop of Japan
As long-time connoisseurs, you will be familiar with this combo, as Marc & Stöphi have been combining good cheese with Japanese nihonshu for years.
Only one thing was still missing: the formula for the ready-made fondue house mix. And this is now conjured up, prepared & freshly vacuum-packed - ready for your caquelon!
«The cheese becomes cheesier»
Stephan Schaub - Co-Owner & Managing Director of Amstad Chäslädeli - knows his way around Swiss cheese. Years of experience mixed with a great sense of taste, a touch of innovation and a desire for new things are the result of his secret fondue recipes. 'We don't do things by halves when it comes to fondue. And this sake, it works,' says the cheese connoisseur with satisfaction. 'Our house mix gets a slightly sweet sake note, which I really like.'
And sake expert Marc Nydegger adds: 'Nihonshu has much less acidity than white wine and that's why we experience the melted cheese even more velvety: «The cheese becomes cheesier»'
So go ahead: fire up the rechaud, stir, done! Enjoy our first & unique sake fondue at home from now on.
Sake Fondue | Hausmischung ready to use (Cheese, Sake, Cornflour)
... CHF 49.00 / kg
... 2 persons, 600g, CHF 29.40 | 4 persons, 1200g, CHF 58.80
... available at shizuku Store, by pre-order via info@shizuku.ch ... available at Amstad Chäslädeli, by pre-order via info@chaeslaedeli.ch
We are also happy to recommend suitable drops to accompany your sake fondue.
Kanpai!
«Raise your glasses!» With almost 50 winemakers, everything here is about fine wines from all around the world and intensive exchange in a personal setting... Smith & Smith Open Bottle Day Fasten your seatbelts, polish your glasses, and get out your dancing shoes: Smith & Smith's Open Bottle Day 2025 is just around the corner! Immerse yourself in the world of wine and enjoy two days of indulgence at Chez Smith in Zurich.
shizuku SAKE MASTERCLASS On Monday, we'll be diving into the depths of Japan... Starting midday with plenty of tasting and inspiring exchange, shizuku is inviting you to the SAKE MASTERCLASS. Get to know and taste different types of nihonshu and learn more about Japan's national drink together with Marc Nydegger, Certified Sake Professional – sounds good, right?!
The warmth of summer invites us to come together for a joyful weekend inspired by the vibrant traditions of Japanese summer festivals. Let’s gather, explore, taste, create, and enjoy the sunshine...
shizuku at «Natsu nandesu» 2025 The fifth edition of the Ooki Summer Festival brings this spirit to life once again, transforming the Pavillon’s lush garden, open-air terrace, and light-filled dining hall into a vibrant celebration of seasonal flavours and creative exchange and blends cultural tradition with the easygoing charm of summer. Look forward to a variety of food stands offering takoyaki, okonomiyaki, matcha desserts, and more, alongside traditional Japanese products such as kimonos and accessories and relax listening to live performances by Japanese musicians, DJs, and karaoke.
And of course shizuku is ready for this summer party and will be pouring you some beautiful sake & summery liqueurs for your full Japanese relish!
It’s summertime! 夏なんです More information about this festival can be found here.
For the first time in Sissach: experience Japan up close! And if Japanese can be enjoyed, shizuku naturally drops in... shizuku at Sissach Matsuri 2025 On September 13, Sissach will be colorful, loud and delicious as the largest municipality in the Upper Basel region is transformed into a small Japanese world full of color, sound and taste. Artful ikebana arrangements, enchanting shakuhachi sounds, the powerful thunder of Japanese drums, delicate pieces of jewelry, lots of culinary delights and much more awaits you.
And of course, shizuku will be on site at the premiere and is looking forward to spoiling you with the finest drops of the Japanese national drink sake as well as fruity liqueurs for colorful Japanese cocktails (including direct sales).
Whether curious, culture fans or connoisseurs... We look forward to inspiring you at the first Sissach Matsuri!
More information about this festival can be found here.
It's no news that sake almost invariably goes very well with fish. But in addition to sushi & sashimi, it can also be a catch from regional waters or a pairing with a seawater fish, which in turn surprises in a new combination.
Let's go fishing... From regional freshwater fish to wild catch from the sea.
To accompany a juicy, beautifully seasoned brown troutwith a rather delicate fishy taste, shizuku recommends a glass of the elegant, slightly sweet and fruity Kuzuryu Ippin. With its soft texture and crisp, tangy taste, an ideal match. But also the round, sweetish and accessible Shirayuki Akafuji is a refreshing partner with a hint of citrus fruit, right up to the rather dry finish.
If you find fish crispieson your plate with a mild and slightly salty taste, shizuku recommends pairing them with the elegant and fruity-sweet Karaku Amakuchi. With a balanced acidity and a long finish, it's guaranteed to get you going.
If you are looking for a more 'meaty' & aromatic taste and are serving a monkfish with fresh wakame, for example, you are sure to enjoy a cool, stemmed glass of Inatahime Junmai Daiginjo 40. A powerful, fruity and creamy premium sake, with a beautiful balance of intensity and elegance.
We also have the right sake chilled for a summery pulp salad: Tsuki no Katsura Junmai Ginjo is a complex, floral, fresh and extremely lively nihonshu. Creamy on the palate, long-lasting on the finish and with a pronounced acidity, a present, stimulating pairing partner.
And don't forget to take inspiration from our exclusive sake food blog Meikel's kitchen - there are lots of creative dishes, from scallops and parrot fish to seafood rösti, that are all twice as much fun when paired with sake!
In September, the city of Bellinzona will once again become a real corner of Japan... With lively tradition & modernity as well as authentic gastronomy & activities that will leave you speechless. Because the Japan Matsuri has been the Japanese festival of Italian-speaking Switzerland not only since its 10th anniversary in 2023, but is meanwhile the largest event dedicated to Japanese culture in Switzerland.
shizuku at Japan Matsuri 2025 With great anticipation, shizuku is once again packing its sake suitcases for the 12th edition and is looking forward to luring you to Ticino for a sunny weekend. With over 17,000 visitors last year, the popular Japan Festival is getting ready for another unforgettable edition.
Besides live music, workshops, exhibitions or the impressive cosplay contest, you can also expect a gastronomic experience - of course with «a drop of Japan»! Taste the multi-faceted national drink nihonshu and discover other exciting drops or cocktails for your Japan moment (including direct sales).
So let's head south for a kanpai! Spend an unforgettable weekend with us in a world full of beauty, fascination & tradition and experience the magic of the Land of the Rising Sun - in the 'Sonnenstube' of Switzerland.
More information about this festival can be found here.
When the summer sun warms up, a cool aperitif on the rocks is a feel-good... And that's where shizuku comes in! Light and fruity, rich in vitamin C and refreshingly drinkable with a low alcohol content. Kanpai! Japanese citrus power for the summer aperitif
May we introduce: Mikan! With a strong and pleasantly sour taste and rich in vitamin C, mikan is one of Japan's most popular fruits and is suitable for sauces, dressings and as an exciting ingredient in cocktails. The sweet, mild, mostly seedless and only slightly sour fruits are visually comparable to mandarins, but their flavour is more reminiscent of juicy oranges.
Our Kirakira Taiyo no Mikan (translated: ‘The mandarine that shines in the sun’) is a light, fruity and sweet liqueur with hand-pressed mikan juice. Mild and naturally refreshing on the nose, the palate is pleasant, complex, sweet and present as well as intensely fruity. A sweet and palatable aperitif drink with a low alcohol content.
Do you like yuzu? Then we are happy to increase it with you: Kabosu! Kabosu are juicy citrus fruits, very closely related to the Japanese yuzu fruit. This yellow-green fruit is not suited to be eaten pure. But the aromatic and intense juice of the kabosu is often used to mix cocktails or to refine dishes such as sashimi, fish in general or warm pot dishes.
Our Kabosu no Susume is a light, fruity and sweet Junmai with hand pressed kabosu juice. Mild and extremely refreshing in the nose. Pleasant, complex, racy and present as well as intensive fruity in the palate. A sweet and palatable aperitif with low alcohol content and a sourish-bitter aftertaste.
shizuku recommends enjoying both liqueurs from cold to cool (5-15°C), straight or on ice, or topped up with mineral water or Prosecco - for the Japanese Spritz variant.
Kanpai at the next summer aperitif or as a gift in the pretty shizuku box.
The art in miniature for great pleasure - we have it! From fresh and flowery to round and powdery to aromatic and palatable... Why decide when you can try different things? We are happy to recommend our MINIS - for your kick-start into the big sake enjoyment.
Goriki Junmai Ginjo mini A breeze of lilac, fruity as well as bitter-sweet and exotically tangy. This lively, racy and expressive Junmai Ginjo surprises with a present acidity as well as a velvety melt.
Gekkeikan Daiginjo mini Fresh and floral on the nose, this complex sake seduces the palate with a powerful explosion of flavor. Fresh, with a wonderful acidity - a tangy experience and long lasting finish.
Daiginjo Hiyashibori mini This multilayered and powerful premium sake spoils with a fruity bouquet, followed by sweetish and at the same time tangy notes and reminds of forest and black chocolate.
Goriki Nigori mini Fruity-sweet and slightly bitter, this milky, unfiltered Junmai Ginjo is a refreshing aperitif and, for lovers of nigoris, an exciting accompaniment to spicy foods from the grill.
Cup Sake Yuki Otoko Kanpai with this round, powdery, fresh as well as vivid Junmai. Rather sweet, creamy, tangy-bitter and with a long finish the perfect all-rounder in a practical drinking glass for enjoyment on the go.
When artists serve together, you can take a hearty bite. The snack for an aperitif, a creation for the eye & relish!
MEIKEL'S KITCHEN by shizuku | ARTichoke - snack X black
He loves food, he loves cooking and he enjoys sake. Meikel - Graphic Designer, Artist and Sake Addict - tries out, combines and discovers.
This time: A bread (parisette), crispy toasted and spread with a creamy artichoke puree, topped with thyme-fried shiitake mushrooms, sambal oelek & a few squeezes of lime juice - that's it. Aside: The X3 Black, an intensely fruity-sweet Junmai with a subtle, slightly sweet sharpness. Fresh, lively and creamy soft on the palate, this sake is a dancer on many levels and is ideal as a versatile food pairing partner, especially with spicy dishes.
Culinary conclusion: 'A cool snack that you'll want to bite into several times! Round and balanced, playful & crunchy-creamy. And the X3 Black literally dances along smoothly. From bready and earthy to sweet, fresh and slightly spicy: it has it all. And the meaty shiitake mushrooms form the perfect bridge to harmoniously combine all the flavours. Culinary artistry and once again a creation for the eye & relish!' smiles Meikel with satisfaction.
As simple. As good. MEIKEL'S KITCHEN by shizuku. Please discover more culinary recommendations on Instagram with #shizuku_ch and #meikelskitchen or in our section 'recipes'.
Shotgun start for round FOUR! Spectacular balls, lots of passion and a unique atmosphere. Dear connoisseurs, let's play golf again! «shizuku – with a stroke of Japan» PART IV On the Klosters golf course, nestled in the idyllic landscape of Klosters/Selfranga, we have already hosted the shizuku golf tournament 3 times. And the simple idea of enjoying leisure time with friends has resulted in an unbeatable day of golf with an indispensable enjoyment factor.
A non-handicap 18-hole tournament will be played among connoisseurs: a 2 player scramble with a spectacular view of the mountains. As in previous years, Teehütte-Selfranga host Stefan treats us to a sporty and enjoyable golf food kit for the tournament and welcomes us to dinner afterwards.
Golf with a pleasure factor, shizuku style! The anticipation is huge - even among the players who took part in the first 3 tournaments & they have already marked the date for 2025 in their diaries. And if you too would like to enjoy this fun, reserve your place in a scramble team.
Sake brewmasters are artists. Each product contains years of dedication, centuries of tradition, inspiration & innovation as well as a very personal touch.
However, the true gems that showcase the incomparable craft skills of each master brewer are rarely seen, even in Japan. And that is our keyword!
Tobin-dori | Limited + exclusively available
shizuku is proud to make this work of art available to you in a few limited bottles and to make this drinking experience possible for you. Next level!
Tobin-dori (also known as shizuku-dori or shizuku pressing) is the most extravagant pressing method and demonstrates the true craft skills of every master brewer.
The fermented mash is hung in cotton bags so that the sake can drain gently and carefully into 18-liter glass bottles (tobin) by its own gravity and natural dripping.
This method is very time-consuming, the yield is very low, the result in the glass all the more impressive: refined, silky smooth in texture and extremely delicate in aroma.
The Kokuryu Hachijuhachigo as well as the matured Kokuryu Nizaemon are also produced exclusively and in very small batches year after year. Nihonshu, which you will rarely discover in Switzerland.
These two rarities from the Kokuryu brewery are now on their way and will be available again from mid-June. And if you wish, we will be happy to take your pre-order today via info@shizuku.ch - for your exclusive kanpai!
Irasshaimase in the oasis of flavours.
Sweet, crispy, creamy & complex - an amuse bouche, a lovely surprise!
MEIKEL'S KITCHEN by shizuku - Tender scallop dropped by Japan
He loves food, he loves cooking and he enjoys sake.
Meikel - Graphic Designer, DJ and Sake Addict - tries out, combines and discovers.
This time: A festive greeting from the kitchen! Golden seared scallops with crispy bacon strips on tangy rosemary butter, bedded on handmade apple puree & warm, creamy date mousse - that's it. Aside: The fresh, strong & complex Daiginjo Hiyashibori. Fruity on the nose, with citrus and pineapple. Slightly sweetish and tangy on the palate, with a hint of moss and conifers, combined with a slightly bitter cocoa note. Dry and beautifully long-lasting on the finish - the perfect drop in Meikel's oasis of flavours.
Culinary conclusion: 'Sometimes less really is more and a simple appetizer idea becomes a veritable oasis of flavours. A sweet and sour interplay of apple, a crispy-salty gout of bacon, the creaminess of dates and the tenderness of scallops... This small plate is a great culinary experience! And Marc's sake recommendation creates a balanced, beautiful moment of relish, fruity, fresh & tangy, a lovely surprise!' enthuses Meikel.
As simple. As good. MEIKEL'S KITCHEN by shizuku.
Please discover more culinary recommendations on Instagram with #shizuku_ch and #meikelskitchen or in our section 'recipes'.
After very successful editions in Zug, it's off to Zurich for the Easter weekend, even bigger & even more varied... Japan Food Fest is coming to Zurich! Whether you are a foodie, culture enthusiast or simply looking for an entertaining activity during the Easter holidays, the Japan Food Fest offers something for everyone. Okonomiyaki, takoyaki, ramen, sushi, karaage, gyoza and much more... The vibrant celebration of Japanese street food culture attracts visitors with 30 unique stalls and a three-day program of cultural performances.
And there's plenty to quench your thirst too! The bar offers a wide range of refreshing drinks, including fine drops from shizuku such as exciting sake and umeshu.
More information about this event can be found here. We wish you lots of fun!
Like every year a small highlight in the shizuku event calendar... That's why we are looking forward to welcoming & inspiring you once again at this year's Japan Bazar in Worb! And the summery drops are already chilled for you...
Stroll & enjoy the Japanese way Small, but extra-fine. This is how the Japan Bazar in Worb can be described. In addition to various booths with numerous delicacies, performances & workshops, we are pleased to be able to spoil you again this year with the finest drops of the Japanese national drink sake as well as fruity liqueurs.
Stroll through the centrally located Bärensaal on Sunday afternoon, let yourself be infected by the sociable attitude towards life and discover the surprising variety of aromas of Japanese drops of the highest quality.
shizuku is happy to welcoming, advising and inspiring you again - for a hopefully perfect sake summer (including direct sales).
Japan will soon be smiling in soft white-pink again! Let's welcome the sake spring also with us and toast together, with a playful, seductive lightness - drop by drop...
Floral, fruity and above all, lively: For your hanami moment, Japan's precious drops are already chilled and are just waiting to be ceremoniously poured by you.
The raw diamond When a sake has the Japanese cherry blossom in its name, you know what to expect. And the Kozaemon Sakura Nama offers you a rare sake experience. Pasteurized only once (nama = raw), this very complex and flavorful Junmai Ginjo is particularly lively, fruity and fresh, with a medium body and long, creamy finish.
The awakening of spring With its fruity aromas, The Shunnouten immediately evokes springtime feelings. An elegant and fresh Junmai Daiginjo, creamy, soft and round on the palate, with a crisp and pure umami taste - a nice, drinkable aperitif, even for sake beginners.
The fruity aperitif An elegant, quaffable aperitif, with little alcohol... This is what you can expect with a glass of Iku's Shiro. Aromas of juicy green apples, pears, vanilla bean, white chocolate and elderberry set an elegant mood for spring - ideal for topping off at only 9% by volume.
The spring pairing partner It starts with fresh mint & lime on the nose, followed by an playful complexity. Fresh, fruity and lively, creamy on the palate and long-lasting on the finish. The Tsuki no Katsura Junmai is a versatile and palatable food pairing partner.
The lively one with a kick Noble and tasty? Then kanpai with the elegant and fruity-sweet Karaku Amakuchi. With notes of lychee and strawberries, combined with a balanced acidity and long finish, it is guaranteed to come alive in the glass. An ideal drop even for sake beginners.
The floral taste explosion White tulips, lime blossoms.... and then bam: Gekkeikan Daiginjo! Be pleasantly surprised by this powerful & complex flavor explosion. Fresh, mild, with a wonderful acidity - a tangy experience. Also available as mini.
It will soon be that time again and hanami will be celebrated in Japan - a festival whose name literally translates as «looking at blossoms». For around two weeks, people eat, drink and celebrate the beauty and transience of life together with friends, family and colleagues under the blossoming cherry trees.
HANAMI CITY - The picnic under Zurich's cherry trees As spring awakens, Zurich's more than 1000 Japanese cherry trees begin to blossom - and a beautiful activity blossoms with them!
The Harubaru Copy Club - an association that explores the diversity of Japanese cuisine through various events and projects - has mapped out all the Japanese cherry trees in the city of Zurich on an online, interactive Zurich Hanami Map in 2021. This helps you find the perfect spot for your personal hanami picnic.
And in keeping with this, the makers of HANAMI CITY are preparing bulging Bento boxes for you for the fifth time this year, which can be picked up from April 3 to 19, 2025.
Monocle was launched in 2007 as a magazine and digital venture in London and today has headquarters, bureaux, shops and radio studios in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Toronto, Tokyo and Zurich.
At the Monocle Shop & Café in Zurich, you'll find combined everything that’s best about Monocle. While the editors report on global affairs, business, culture or design, you are invited for a coffee or an aperitif on the terrace, you can browse through the shop or keep up to date with a hand-picked selection of newspapers & magazines. And soon you'll be invited to the spring festival again...
shizuku at Monocle's Hanami Market In anticipation of the cherry blossom season, Monocle is once again organizing a small, fine Japanese market this year. Stop by and enjoy a selection of Japanese snacks & drinks as well as various market stalls from selected Japanese brands. shizuku is also invited to this beautiful spring festival again and is happy to treat you this Saturday with a lively & fruity-fresh tasting of premium sake and Japanese liqueurs (including direct sales).
You can find more information about the event here. We are looking forward to your visit!
You are invited and want to bring something new, something special, something tasty...
With sake to visit? A wonderful idea! shizuku is happy to recommend you & your hosts a nice selection of nihonshu, all of which are delightfully convincing and ideally accessible even for sake beginners. Guaranteed to provide nice conversation started...
... with the premium drop for spring fever With its fruity aromas, The Shunnouten immediately evokes spring feelings. An elegant & fresh Junmai Daiginjo, creamy, smooth & round on the palate, with a crisp & pure umami flavour - a nice, drinkable aperitif, even for sake beginners.
... with the floral explosion of taste White tulips, lime blossom... and then boom: Gekkeikan Daiginjo! Let yourself be pleasantly surprised by this powerful & complex taste explosion. Fresh, mild, with a wonderful acidity - a tangy experience. Also available as a mini.
... with a hint of lilac on the nose Goriki Junmai Ginjo is flattering with its pronounced acidity, fruity, bitter-sweet and exotically tangy. A racy, lively and expressive sake with a velvety, yeasty melt and a spicy finish. Also available as a mini.
... with the lively nihonshu with the kick Noble and tasty? Then kanpai with the elegant and fruity-sweet Karaku Amakuchi. With notes of lychee and strawberries, combined with a balanced acidity and a long finish, it is guaranteed to bring life to your glass. An ideal drop, even for sake beginners.
... with the premiere in the sake glass Brand new in the assortment, the Tsuki no Katsura Junmai Ginjo is already giving our connoisseurs great pleasure. A complex, floral, fresh, fruity and extremely lively sake. At the same time creamy on the palate, long-lasting on the finish and with a pronounced acidity, a present, stimulating aperitif.
... with the round classic from cool to hot Slightly salty, even leathery on the nose, the rather dry Inatahime Ryokan convinces with aromas of lime blossom, soy, bitter chocolate, coffee, tobacco and nutmeg. And this true classic scores particularly well from 10-50°C with hearty dishes and cheese dishes such as fondue and raclette.
