Dear connoisseur

Preparations for a new and promising year are in full swing already. shizuku gives thanks to you with all its heart for your confidence and curiosity about our products.

16% New Year’s Special
Redeem your New Year’s Special voucher until January 16, 2016 and get 16% rebate on the whole product line (excl. spirits) on shizuku.ch as an additional thank-you.

16% New Year’s Special voucher code: SHIZUKU16
*The New Year’s Special is redeemable until January 16, 2016, applies to private customers only and cannot be cumulated with other vouchers.

Yoi otoshi wo! On an exquisite 2016!

30 December 2015

Dear connoisseurs

Kindly note that there is no shipment with DPD between December 18, 2015 and January 3, 2016.
Shipment before Christmas is possible by an order until December 16, 2015.

Of course it is possible to order with the option ‚collection from storing place’ at any time during the holidays.

28 November 2015

Dear connoisseur

The shizuku degustation with cheese pariring at Japanese Language Studio was a very positive, culinary experience.
Exquisite premium drops in combination with a selected range of domestic and international cheese – pure enjoyment.

Discover...
... the complex, sweet and tangy Junmai Daiginjo Konishi Homare with the decent spicy summer cheese Tomme au Poivre (FR)

... the gentle, sweet and slightly fruity Junmai Daiginjo Kachiumamai with the mild, creamy and tangy semi-hard cheese Val Müstair (GR)

... the strong, intensive and dry Tokubetsu Junmai (Kimoto) Miyabi with the matured, tangy and 10 months with Pinot Noir treated semi-hard cheese Mont Vully – Le Réserve du Patron (BE)

... the strong and smooth, in wooden barrels fermented Junmai (Genshu) Shirayuki Edo Genroku with the spicy, sweetish-tangy blue cheese Roquefort (F)

... or the complex, tangy sweetish plumwine Ohako Umeshu with the creamy, mild blue cheese Jersey Blue (TG).

This cheese selection is available at Amstad Chäslädeli, more recipies and suggestions are to be found here.

28 November 2015

shizuku invites you to drop in at this year’s Christmas Sale and is pleased to recommend to you some inspiring and surprising Christmas drops for the cold winterdays.

Exquisite sake that is referred to as suitable for heating and adequate accessoires for the extraordinary drinking experience as well as a delightful Christmas gift.
Take the opportunity for advice on site and discover the interesting world of Japan’s national drink at a reduced price at shizuku Christmas Sale.

27 November 2015

It can be something special for Christmas.

Give away Japanese sense of life in the nobly packaged shizuku gift box.

The shizuku gift box is available as sake, umeshu and deluxe version and can be compiled individually on request.

1 voucher - over 30 exquisite dropsIf you are still undecided, you can just give away a whole selection with style. Treat somebody to a shizuku voucher, lovely designed to a origami - the Japanese art of paper-folding.

19 November 2015

Stop by at the bar and taste a glass of exquisite sake

namamen Japanese Ramenbar and shizuku are pleased to pour some exotic as well as matching to the colder season sake into your glasses during Igeho – the international exhibition for hotels and catering.

Visit us at namamen Messe, get advice and inspiration on site and explore the exciting variety of the Japanese drops.

Direct sale of sake and umeshu
You are already a friend of Japanese drops? Take the opportunity and collect your pre-ordered products personally and free of shipping costs at namamen Messe.
For this purpose you choose the option ‚collection from storing place’ when ordering and kindly contact shizuku via e-mail to [email protected]. Pre-orders will be taken into account until Thursday, November 19, 2015.

10 November 2015

The FINE THINGS Concept Store and shizuku welcome you at the degustation table.

From oysters through to salmon and caviar. Snack on various delicacies and try a glass of exquisite premium sake along with them.

Drop in, seize the opportunity for advice, be inspired and find the one or other special Christmas gift on site.

FINE THINGS and shizuku are looking forward to welcoming and spoiling you on this relaxed Thursday evening.

Sake recommendations, also as a counterpart to the consumption of oysters, are to be found here.

6 November 2015

Sake to sushi only was yesterday. The Cookuk and shizuku will take you on a culinary journey – with a drop of Japan.

In the Cookuk, cook with course instructor Susanne Vögeli and discover the variety of fragrances and flavours of the Japanese drops at the same time; shizuku compiles for you a lineup of selected premium sake that will accompany you through the evening.

4 November 2015

The Japanese Language Studio is just the right adress for all of you that are curious about Japanese language and culture. It is not only about educational teaching but also to live it up in a cosy atmosphere.

All the more shizuku is looking forward to bringing you closer to Japan in a culinary way that evening.

Learn more about the traditional sake brewing process and drinking culture and taste exquisite premium drops in combination with a selected range of domestic cheese.

Following the tasting, Certified Sake Professional Marc Nydegger will be around for individual questions during a cosy aperitif with snacks. The tasted sake can be bought on site and enjoyed at home.

To the flyer.

2 November 2015

Raclette season opening with a good drop of sake

The Amstad Chäslädeli welcomes you to a cosy raclette season opening with up to 15 different kinds of raclette cheese and a degustation of various specialities.

shizuku is pleased to offer you a selection of sake that goes very well with melted cheese.

Taste, enjoy sake in harmony with cheese and get positively surprised.

Suggestions of sake as cheese accompaniment are to be found here.

25 October 2015

Dear connoisseur

Get surprised by a noble sake four times a year and enjoy them dexterously and comfortably within your own cosy four walls.

Or add a sparkle to the day of your beloved ones, friends and business partners with a delight that lasts a whole year long.

With the shizuku annual subscription you will - as per date of placement of your order - receive four selected surprise drops for twelve months, matching the respective season: in mid March, mid June, mid September and mid December.

shizuku is already looking forward to taking you on an exciting journey of flavours.

The shizuku annual subscription – the perfect gift idea for Christmas.

18 October 2015

Dear connoisseur

Exactly 2 years ago the exciting journey has begun, the webshop shizuku.ch went online and the first drops have found their way to you.

shizuku gives thanks to you with all its heart for your confidence, your loyalty and also for your curiosity about Japanese drops at several events and tastings.
It is nice to see that you appreciate the quality of our products and find pleasure in the variety of the drops from the Land of the Rising Sun.

As a token for your interest, shizuku is pleased to treat you with a small surprise-drop as a free gift with your order placed until October 31, 2015.
As it is of you that the journey continues – drop by drop.

Arigato! Thank you!

18 October 2015

The journey of relish through the world of sake is almost boundless.

shizuku is pleased to present you new and noble drops that will enrich the lineup with further interesting facets.

Discover...
... the floral, velvet, almost creamy Junmai Ginjo Nouvelle
... the delightful, exotic-fruity Junmai Daiginjo Ootegara
... the harmoniuos, tangy-fresh Junmai Kiku Masamune Taru Sake
... the strong, intensive and dry Tokubetsu Junmai Miyabi
... the complex Gekkeikan Daiginjo, flowery, refreshing and explosive
... or the complex, tangy-sweet plum wine Ohako Umeshu.

Browse through the shop with relish and discover your new favourite drop.

17 October 2015

Spoil your friends, partners, customers or employees with an extraordinary token by giving a culinary experience – with an exquisite drop of Japan.

From aperitif and degustation through to Christmas dinner with sake accompaniment or a special give-away.

shizuku is pleased to highlight the variety of Japanese drops in order to make your Christmas event pleasantly memorable.

Please verbalize your wishes, questions and ideas via e-mail to [email protected].

11 October 2015

Kanpai on World Sake Day.

Today, we’ll be celebrating, in Japan and all over the world.
On October 1, the official start into the sake brewing season, Japan traditionally raises the glass together with connoisseurs around the globe and honours one of the purest and most fascinating drops at all – the nihonshu.

shizuku is pleased to touch glasses with you on another promising brewing season – here in Switzerland with a noble and unique drop of sake.
Kanpai!

1 October 2015

shizuku drop tip

The complex and vibrant autumn drop.

Delicate and at the same time strong with a hint of citrus in the nose. Spice, cinnamon and freshly chopped wood combined with a lovely acidity. This Sawaya Matsumoto Junmai Daiginjo with a hint of sparkling goes also very well with game dishes.

Ring in autumn and indulge yourself in a taste of an extraordinary drop.

Or win this Junmai Daiginjo on our Facebook page.
(until the end of September, 2015)

24 September 2015

Since 1959 marmite characterizes and documents food and drinking culture and organizes customized culinary experience for private groups and companies in its exclusive and modern food event location.

Convey relish – become acquainted with sake.

Now, in marmite food lab, you will be able to learn more about Japan’s national drink’s richness of grades and flavours and with what kind of european dishes it can be combined delightfully.

Explore the fascinating world of these premium drops together with Marc Nydegger, Certified Sake Professional and admirer of Japanese food and drinking culture.

More infos on the tasting packages ‚Sake kennenlernen’ are to be found here.

18 September 2015

Spoil your senses with exquisite drops from Japan.

Marc Nydegger, Certified Sake Professional and Managing Director of shizuku GmbH is looking forward to bringing closer to you the fascinating and multifaceted world of Japan’s national drink sake.

Discover the exciting range that sake has to offer. Learn more about the traditional brewing process and drinking culture and enjoy excellent sushi and sashimi from Tosho Yakkatokuo afterwards.

An evening for all senses in the cosy atmosphere of Cubus, accompanied by Caruso Chillout Orchestra.

Reservation and more infos are to be found here.

16 September 2015

Sardinian cuisine accented with exquisite premium drops from Japan.

Times Ristorante & Smith Winebar and shizuku welcome you to an extraordinary evening of culinary senses.

Chef de cuisine Giovanni Melis will spoil you with a buffet of quality Slow Food from Italy. Primi and Secondi from steamed prawns through Fregola Sarda up to a crispy suckling pig.

Marc Nydegger, Certified Sake Professional will accent these Sardinian delicacies with exquisite premium sake. Together with a delegation from Konishi brewery - that will fly in from Japan especially for this evening - he will present you unique drops in perfect harmony with Mediterranean cuisine.

To the flyer.
To the menu.

14 September 2015

Dear connoisseur

It doesn’t always have to be white wine to Mediterranean cuisine.

Savour mussels in an exquisite sake liquid, spaghetti alle vongole deglazed with a spicy sake, various pasta or rice variations with a sake cream sauce with salmon or lash out on a glass noble premium sake to scallops.

shizuku is pleased to present you continuously tasty ideas for the relish around sake and to inspire you with new suggestions based on umeshu and shochu.

Several recipies and suggestionsfor an enjoyable autumn are to be found here.

28 August 2015

Thousands of excited visitors, over 80 innovative and extraordinary foodstands and a location that is simply matchless...

Street Food Festival No. 4 through ‚Zürich isst’ - the experience month about food, environment and relish – takes place at Hafendamm Enge right next to Lake Zurich between Seebad Enge and Quai 61.

Step by, discover culinary delicassies from all over the world and indulge yourself an exquisite premium drop from Japan on top. shizuku is pleased to spoil you at the Smith & Smith Wine Bar on site.

More infos on this event are to be found here.

26 August 2015

shizuku drop tip

The bitter-sweetish summer aperitif.

Notes of grapefruit, rockmelon, white chocolate and marzipan. The cloudy Iwaimai Junmai Daiginjo Nigori with a delicate mousse on the palate is an absolute premium drop.
Bitter-sweetish and refreshing with a hint of chili in the aftertaste.

Enjoy the perfect summer evening with the king among Nigorizake.

6 August 2015

Dear connoisseur

From the outstanding chef de cuisine up to the passionate amateur chef, Japanese kitchen knives are of very high reputation worldwide and they delight with uncompromising sharpness and their traditional sword smithy from the very first cut.

The knives made by Shiro Kamo are real masterpieces, rare and highly coveted. Every single working step is made by the highly regarded and awarded master smith himself and gives his handmade damask knives a unique face.

Due to the new partnership with Messerimport Röllin GmbH shizuku is able to provide one of these exquisite Santoku knives to you.
Bring in some sharpness into your kitchen with the Shiro Kamo Aogami.

28 July 2015

The imada japanische küche welcomes you to a specifically prepared Japanese 5 course summer menu accompanied by premium sake from the lineup of shizuku.

Marc Nydegger, Certified Sake Professional and Managing Director of shizuku GmbH is looking forward to accompanying you personally through this summer evening. To the menu.

Reservation and more info are to be found here.

23 July 2015

The island of relish in an industrial atmosphere at Geroldstrasse

The joy of life will bubble up in district 5 because Smith&Smith welcomes you to the first SMITH` WINE FESTIVAL at Hive areal.

40 wine growers from differend countries will present you more than 250 wines personally on this day. Many of them are established and highly considered icons of the international world of wine, others are young talents full of inspiration and vitality.

shizuku is pleased to welcome you at its stall on site. In addition to exquisite wines, try out sake and umeshu of high quality and explore the exciting world of Japan’s national drink.

More infos on this event are to be found here.

19 July 2015

The restaurant Drei Stuben is pleased to serve you a summery Mediterranean 4 course special menu in a traditional and romantic atmosphere.

Savour something extraordinary in harmony with a matching sake flight from the lineup of shizuku.

Your seat in one of the three cosy parlours can be reserved here.

15 June 2015

Dear connoisseur

Are you going to travel to Japan soon? Then you can either rush to every standard tourist attraction, trudge round all the tourist restaurants and tick off addresses with great endurance.
Or... you can discover the big city of Tokyo by going for an amble, exploring culinary delicacies and gaining an insight into o the multi-faceted, creative daily routine and becoming acquainted with land and people.

To that effect, shizuku warmly recommends the travelling companion "In Japan" to you. A unique navigational aid through the creative Japanese everyday culture with a lot of useful tips for your journey, fascinating background stories and a deep insight into the Japanese food culture.

Discover the sights of daily life with an exquisite drop of Japan.

11 June 2015

shizuku drop tip

Light, pleasant, sweet – perfect for being enjoyed on the move.

Be it spontaneously on the towel or cosy on the balcony – the light and rounded plum wine Kuramoto no Umeshu mini in a handy drinking glass – a ‚must’ for this summer.

With a fresh and fruity nose this Umeshu is reminiscent of ripened plum, marzipan and cassis. And the plum in it adds an additional acidity.

Delightfully smooth and soft in the palate the Kuramoto no Umeshu mini is perfect as an aperitif or dessert wine for being enjoyed on the move.

27 May 2015

Sake to sushi only was yesterday. The Cookuk and shizuku will take you on a culinary journey – with a drop of Japan.

In the Cookuk, cook with course instructor Susanne Vögeli a salmon marinated in miso, with horseradish and beetroot, buckwheat noodles with fried wild asparagus, roasted spareribs with fermented vegetables, silk tofu vanilla flan with caramelised rhubarb and matcha sablées.

And discover the variety of fragrances and flavours of the Japanese drops at the same time; shizuku compiles for you a lineup of selected premium sake that will accompany you through the evening.

20 May 2015

An Asian-flavoured smoked salmon from Scotland combined with a slightly smoky sake or a classic irish smoked salmon with a light and refreshing exotic. Extremely delicate bison or lamb carpaccio with a tangy premium drop from Japan.

Spoil your palate and taste premium smoked specialities from Salmo Fumica, in an outstanding combination with different sake from the lineup of shizuku.

Taste in a cosy atmosphere, get positively surprised and take home your favourite combo at a special price.

17 May 2015

Stroll through the colourful Japan Bazar on the Friedenskirche site on Sunday afternoon, become infected with the sociable sense of life and explore the exciting variety of flavours of Japanese premium drops.

shizuku is pleased to welcome you at its stall at the Japan Bazar and to give advice and inspiration to you on site.

Direct sale of sake, umeshu and shochu
You are already a friend of Japanese drops? Take the opportunity and collect your pre-ordered products personally and free of shipping costs on the Japan Bazar.
For this purpose you choose the option ‚collection from storing place’ when ordering and kindly contact shizuku via e-mail to [email protected]. Pre-orders will be taken into account until Thursday, May 28, 2015.

16 May 2015

shizuku drop tip

Spring in the glass – with a breeze of the floral Ginjo Hiyashibori.

This elegant and pleasantly refreshing Ginjo with floral notes is a light and congenial aperitif or goes very well with a delicate salmon dish or chicken mango salad.

Enjoy this spring drop in a classy wine glass or a traditional choko.

20 April 2015

shizuku is pleased to pour you appropriate for spring refreshing and surprising drops.

Discover...
... the two cloudy, carbonated Nigorizake Tsuki no Katsura Nigorizake and Iwaimai Junmai Daiginjo Nigori
... the sweet Junmai Kasegi Gashira that is reminiscent of green apples
... the two lively Namazake Shirayuki Ginjo Nama mini and Shirayuki Nama Silver mini
... the small 'sparkling wine made of rice' Bikkuri Gyoten mini
... or the refreshing and complex Junmai Daiginjo Konishi Homare

Browse through the shop with relish and discover your new favourite drop at a reduced price until the end of April at shizuku Spring Special.

17 April 2015

The traditional Japanese cuisine, legally protected as World Cultural Heritage, combines art, culture, delight and aesthetics in a unique harmony.

The Sala of Tokyo is pleased to serve you a surprise menu as an elaborate Kaiseki Tokubetsu on that evening, with only the very best ingredients like the original Kobe Beef A5 plus, accompanied by exquisite premium sake from the lineup of shizuku.

Marc Nydegger, Certified Sake Professional and Managing Director of shizuku GmbH is looking forward to accompanying you personally through this exciting and noble sake night.

Number of seats are limited. Reservations and more infos are to be found here.

14 April 2015

Dear connoisseur

shizuku is pleased to present you continuously tasty ideas for the relish around sake and to inspire you with new suggestions based on umeshu and shochu.

Fresh asparagus or pasta with a delicicous sake cream sauce, optional with salmon or mushrooms. Umeshu as a strong companion to a selection of cheese. A wild garlic soup or a fruity sorbet with sesame shochu – or shochu as an intresting basis of several cocktails.

Discover japanese drops in new dimensions, pleasurably in the glass and on the plate.

Several recipies and suggestions are to be found here.

23 March 2015

Savour something extraordinary in a traditional and romantic atmosphere.

The restaurant Drei Stuben is pleased to serve you a specifically prepared 4 course menu with a matching sake flight from the lineup of shizuku on two evenings. To the menu.

Your seat in one of the three cosy parlours can be reserved here.

12 March 2015

Reach out your antennae and get nutrition for the senses

2000 visitors got culinarily inspired at the spring degustation 2014. And again this year , a vast number of treats for nose, eyes and palate are enticing to Birrhard.

Stroll unhurriedly from stall to stall and discover new wines and delicacies from all over the world be regaled in the the of ways by winemakers , bakers, butchers, cheesemakers and cooks.

shizuku is pleased to welcome you at its stall on site. Try out sake of high quality and explore the exciting variety of the Japanese drops.

More infos on this event are to be found here.

26 February 2015

Sake is drunk warm. – Not wrong, but depending on the type of sake not ideal either.

Depending on the drinking temperature ,the very same sake can reveal different aromas and flavours. This is another evidence that sake is a unique alcoholic beverage.

What’s more, the season of year plays an important part. While an exklusive, slightly chilled premium sake on ice can refresh in summer, a full-bodied Junmai, heated to 40-50°, can warm up spirit and soul – like the medium bodied Sawaya Matsumoto Junmai.

Heat up and enjoy this smooth and slightly syrupy drop in a traditional manner in an accessoire designed thereto.

26 February 2015

Right next to Paradeplatz Zurich, the restaurant Bärengasse will spoil you at lunch as well as for dinner with a special menu*, accompanied by an exquisite sake from the lineup of shizuku.

Enjoy an organic beef from Argentina from Dieter Meier with the corresponding Daihoju. A complex, rather gentle and syrupy-fruity Junmai Daiginjo with a hint of spice.

Or try out a fresh codfish with a glass of Itami Morohaku. A sophisticated, complex and pleasant Junmai Ginjo with an excellent acidity as well as a refreshing note of citrus

Reservations and more infos are to be found here.

* this menu is of a temporary nature.

24 February 2015

Create a moment of uniqueness and treat yourself and your friends to a multi-faceted and exquisite evening of a special kind.

From a small but mighty aperitif and private tasting through to an individually arranged sake flight.
Try out the wide range of Japanese drops with a line up that will stick in mind.

Marc Nydegger, Certified Sake Professional, will visit you in person if requested and is pleased to give you – whether you are a sake novice or a sake connoisseur – an understanding of the variety of these premium products – drop by drop.

Please verbalize your wishes, questions and ideas via e-mail to [email protected].
shizuku is pleased to arrange an unforgettable evening with you.

17 February 2015

A classic cheese fondue, freshly melted raclette cheese along with a smooth drop that has a syrupy note and a lingering aftertaste – like the Asahimai Junmai.

Did you know? Sake goes very well with cheese. The specific flavour sensation umami - of which there is plenty in cheese as well - emphasizes the relish of sake perfectly.

Have a taste of the strong and subtly aromatic Junmai made of organic rice, cold or hot. Because this drop is perfect for heating.

10 January 2015