Meet Rodger
Hi there! I’m Rodger. Here on SakeSelector, I’m here to guide you through discovering the perfect sake and pairing to match your taste. From bold flavours to delicate notes, I’ll help you find just the right bottle for any meal or moment. Let’s explore together!
Rodger's Profile
Name
Rodger Thompson
Age 45
Location Suburbs near the beach in Sydney, Australia
Likes
Japanese sake, Japanese food, fishing, outdoor activities, camping
Hobbies
Fishing: Rodger spends his weekends fishing along Australia’s beautiful coastlines and enjoys barbecuing his catch with friends. He loves pairing fresh seafood with Japanese sake as a unique twist.
Sake and Food Pairing: Rodger has developed a deep knowledge of pairing Japanese sake with various foods, especially seafood. He’s known among friends as the “Sake Pairing Expert” and enjoys organising small tasting parties, where he introduces unique sake pairings to elevate flavours in sushi, sashimi, and grilled seafood and more.
Camping and the Outdoors: Rodger enjoys taking sake on his camping trips, sharing it with friends around a campfire for a special experience.
Occupation
High School Geography Teacher Rodger teaches geography at a local high school, where he shares his love for nature and conservation with his students. He incorporates his knowledge of Australian landscapes, ecosystems, and even a bit of Japanese culture into his lessons to inspire the next generation.
Other
Rodger's love for nature shines through in his lifestyle, and he enjoys sharing his outdoor hobbies with family and friends. He originally discovered Japanese sake on a trip to Japan and has since become a regular at Sydney's sake events.
About Sake Selector
Sake Selector is a unique platform hosted by JAMS.TV Pty Ltd, closely connected with Australia’s largest Japanese alcohol exhibition, the Australian Sake Festival. With over 10,000 annual visitors, Sake Selector offers exhibitors and sake brands an expansive audience to engage with. Additionally, Sake Selector collaborates with the Australian Sake Awards, Australia’s only official sake competition, to promote and facilitate the sale of award-winning sake.
Sake Selector collaborates with more than 15 Japanese alcohol importers and distributors in Australia, providing a stable supply chain and offering Australia’s largest selection of Japanese alcoholic beverages.
The platform features an AI-based recommendation engine that suggests products based on aroma and flavour profiles. Furthermore, it provides real-time support from sake sommeliers, including certified Australian “Sake Samurai,” ensuring a smooth and personalised purchasing experience that aligns closely with each customer’s preferences.