About île Four

WE ARE SAKE EXPERTS — but in the beginning we were simply three sake fans who wondered why it was so hard to get really good sake in Europe! A few years and many sake seminars and tastings later, we had the problem clearly in mind — sake is often regarded in this country as a cheap, hot accompaniment to sushi, or, if actually available in premium quality, is usually incomprehensible, unapproachable, and too expensive. OUR ANSWER IS ÎLE FOUR — this Western-sounding name simply means the “four islands of Japan” — but it also reflects the task we have set ourselves as sake experts: Bridging the gap between the traditional culture of excellent premium sake — this ingenious and extremely versatile drink — and our modern western lifestyle!Read their story