Japanese sake is getting more popular every year, but it remains an age-old wine with much mystery. Join writer and sake “samurai” Timothy Sullivan, as he reveals behind-the-scenes details about Japan’s famous Hakkaisan Sake Brewery. Learn all about the classification, brewing process, and historical significance of what the Japanese sometimes call the “drink of the gods.” A selection of premium sake from Hakkaisan Sake Brewery will be served.

Tastings Include:

• Hakkaisan Honjozo
• Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Junmai
• Hakkaisan Junmai Ginjo
• Hakkaisan Daiginjo (This sake is normally not available in the US!)

Come early and visit the exhibition Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Culture. Ticket holders will receive free admission to the exhibition from 5:45–6:15 pm.

Presenting Sponsor of the Museum’s cultural programming is MetLife Foundation.

Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Culture was organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (amnh.org).

The exclusive corporate sponsor for Our Global Kitchen Education Programs is Chase.