Media advisory - Launch of Kampai Toronto

TORONTO, April 12, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - The Sake Institute of Ontario proudly announces the launch of Kampai Toronto, the largest sake festival ever organized in Canada.  This inaugural tasting event will take place on Thursday, May 31^st at The Distillery - Historic District in downtown Toronto.

Full details of Kampai Toronto and ticket purchase facilities are available at www.kampaitoronto.com.

Summary:	Walk-Around format.  Participants will have the opportunity to taste more than 100 sakes, sourced from dozens of breweries from Japan, Canada and the U.S.  Appetizer-style food will be made available to guests courtesy of six restaurant partners.
Date:	Thursday, May 31^st, 2012
Hours:	6:30pm - 9:00pm
Location:	Fermenting Cellar Event Space Distillery District 55 Mill Street, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

Members of the Trade & Press will be invited to a dedicated Trade Portion sponsored by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) beginning at 4:00pm, which will feature both a Walk-Around Tasting and an Educational Seminar/Structured Tasting conducted by sake expert Michael Tremblay of Ki Modern Japanese.

Further inquiries can be made via [email protected].

 

Vivian Hatherell
Sake Institute of Ontario
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