SAKE HACK PROJECT | LIFE HACKS FOR DRINKS & AGING

Brand

Sake Aging Kit with Premium Japanese Wood

SakehackProject Co.,ltd.

• 2023
• Sake Aging Kit
• Kenichi Taneishi

History

Created by Sake Lovers! Fine Wood for Crafting Your Perfect Drink

The Sake Hack Project was launched in 2023 in Hamamatsu City, one of Japan's leading centers for wooden furniture production.

We sell the "Sake Hack" sake aging kit.

I was born in Shizuoka and am a product designer who loves the outdoors and photography.

I have always loved sake and wanted to create a product related to sake using Tenryu cedar, a local wood from my hometown.

One day, while camping, I had the opportunity to enjoy a drink alongside the aroma created when firewood collected in the woods was added to a campfire.

I was fascinated by how each type of wood produces its own unique aroma.

This experience sparked the idea, "What if we could age sake using the wood itself?" And so, Sake Hack was born.

Simply place a piece of fine wood into the clear bottle, pour in your favorite alcohol, and wait—you'll be rewarded with a fragrant drink that's uniquely yours.

We use thinned timber from our local Hamamatsu area for the wood.

We're also committed to environmental protection and social contribution, such as outsourcing part of the manufacturing process to facilities that support employment for people with disabilities.

Add a little extra touch to your everyday drink.

Please enjoy the unique luxury of "Sake Hack," where you can savor the flavor infused with the color and aroma of natural wood.

Characteristic

A New Concept: "Nurturing" Your Drink

Whiskey takes on a beautiful amber color after being aged for a long time in wooden barrels.

This is because pigments such as lignin and tannins, which are components of the wood, dissolve into the alcohol.

A key feature of "Sake Hack" is that it allows you to easily experience this aging process at home.

This kit includes seven types of premium wood.

We've used exclusively domestic woods, ranging from cedar and cypress from the Tenryu region of Shizuoka to Mizunara oak—commonly used in premium whiskeys—as well as oak, chestnut, cherry, and maple.

To replicate the aging process in wooden barrels, some of the premium woods have been laser-charred on the surface, while others are available as "White Models," allowing you to adjust the degree of charring to your preference.

The appeal of this kit lies in the ability to create countless flavor variations by adjusting the type of wood, the alcohol, and the steeping time inside the glass bottle.

Furthermore, by blending the spirits aged with these woods, you can create your very own aged spirit—giving you a taste of what it's like to be a blender or bartender.

We also recommend using the wood that has been steeped in whiskey to steep shochu.

As not only the wood's aroma but also the whiskey's flavor infuses the shochu, a whole new taste profile emerges.

Why not try aging your own alcohol to create your ideal drink?

For Customers

Enjoy a truly special moment with sake you brewed yourself

These "Sake Hack," which let you enjoy your drinks two or even three times as much through your imagination, are a creation I'm truly proud of—one I perfected through countless trials and errors since that day I first experienced that exquisite aroma by a campfire.

I'd be thrilled if you could share in the excitement I felt during the development process.

Turn the liquor you have on hand into the perfect drink tailored to your taste.

Please enjoy it not only during relaxing moments on your own but also as a companion for outdoor activities or parties with a group.

It's highly recommended not only for whiskey lovers but also as a gift for anyone who enjoys a good drink.

Award

2023 Good Design Shizuoka Gold Award