In addition, Japanese sake type also differs by aroma and preparation method. The Sake Service Institute focused on the sake flavor and aroma to classify sake into four different types. Sake type is classified by plotting the sake flavor onto the horizontal axis and sake aroma onto the vertical axis...

Knowing the type of Japanese sake helps to select sake according to your purpose. The diverse characteristics of Japanese sake brewed across over 1,500 sake breweries nationwide vary greatly in flavor, even within the same brand, depending on the ingredients and production method used. There is no d...

As the term indicates, amino acid is the amino acid content - umami component generated from rice protein broken down. Therefore, the higher the amino acid content, the richer the sake flavor. However, sake too high in amino acid can generate acidity. The back label on a sake bottle can indicate the...

Gathering information such as the type of premium sake, rice-polishing ratio, sake rice, water hardness, etc., can help to predict the flavor of sake to a certain degree. However, other indicators can also indicate flavor more frankly. Such indicators are the sake meter value, acidity, and amino aci...

1. Audibly Hearing is the first sense to enjoy sake. Please listen for the sound of sake pouring into the sake bottle and bubbles audibly forming in carbonated sake. 2. Visually Once the sake is poured, please examine the sake inside the sake cup. The type of sake will generate differences in the sh...

In this issue, we introduce terms to describe Japanese sake flavors, just like a sommelier for reference. Terms to Describe the “Feel” of Japanese SakeDelicate, silky smooth, sharp, strong, with no sharp edge, soft, gentle, balanced, full, well-rounded, viscous, smooth, fresh, mellow, mild, refreshi...