Introduction | How Does Temperature Affect Sake? “What’s the ideal temperature to drink sake?”If you’ve ever wondered, you’re not alone. Unlike most alcoholic beverages, sake dramatically changes its aroma and…
Introduction “Isn’t sake meant to be enjoyed straight?” More and more people are breaking that stereotype, discovering new, creative ways to enjoy sake.Sake is incredibly versatile—its clean, smooth flavor makes…
Sake Changes Its Flavor Depending on How You Drink It Sake is a unique beverage whose flavor and aroma can dramatically change depending on how it is served and enjoyed.Chilled…
Introduction Sake is a drink where not only the taste and aroma but also the manners of serving and drinking are part of the enjoyment.Especially at formal occasions like traditional…
Introduction｜What Is Nama-zake? Have you ever seen terms like “Nama-zake(生酒),” “Nama-chozo-shu(生貯蔵酒),” or “Hiire(火入れ)” on sake labels?These indicate differences in the brewing process depending on whether or how many times the…
Introduction｜How the Rice Polishing Ratio Affects Sake Flavor You often see “Seimai Buai(精米歩合)” on sake labels—like “30% polished” or “60% polished”—but what does it really mean?In fact, the rice polishing…
Introduction｜Is the Taste of Sake Determined by Rice? Sake is a simple beverage made only from “rice, koji, and water.”Among these, rice plays a key role in defining its flavor…
Introduction｜What Are Seishu and Daku-shu? When learning about Japanese sake, you’ll often encounter the terms “seishu(清酒)” (clear sake) and “daku-shu(濁酒)” (cloudy sake). At a glance, it may seem like the…
The Beauty of Golden-Hued, Matured Sake for Grown-Up Palates Introduction｜What Is Koshu? “Koshu(古酒)” refers to sake that has been aged over a long period.While most sake is bottled and shipped…
Introduction｜How Is Sake Categorized? Labels like “Ginjo(吟醸),” “Junmai(純米),” and “Honjozo(本醸造)” often appear on sake bottles,but many people don’t really know what separates them. This article clearly explains the differences between…
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