Understanding Sake– category –

Are there any specific sake recommendations that pair well with grilled ayu or ayu uruka (salted fish paste)? We received such a question! Let's answer it right away. Ayu pairs particularly well with dry, crisp sake in the classic style!

I'm having trouble explaining nihonshudo clearly. Could you suggest an easy way to explain it? We received such a question! Let’s answer it right away. It can be tricky to explain nihonshudo clearly. Here’s an easy way to explain it: Swe...

I recently tried sake made from brown rice. I’ve heard a rule that says sake made from unpolished rice (genmai) cannot be called seishu (Japanese sake). Which is correct? We received such a question! Let's answer it right away. According...

I’ve heard that most types of sake can be enjoyed as koshu (aged sake) if stored in a dark place or a refrigerator for many years. Is it possible to enjoy nigori sake as koshu if it’s stored in the refrigerator? We received such a questi...

We’re having a barbecue with company members soon. We plan to prepare sake as one of the drinks. What kind of sake would be suitable? Could you provide recommendations? Also, where on the Sake Matrix would the recommended sake fit best? ...

Do you have any recommendations for enjoying sake that has developed hineka (an aged aroma), or ways to reduce the scent? We received such a question! Let's answer it right away. While it is generally difficult to remove the hineka once ...

I love hiyaoroshi, but is akiagari a different type? We received such a question! Let's answer it right away. Akiagari doesn’t have a strict definition and is simply named for sake that is delicious to drink in the autumn (or that is int...

I bought kijoshu, but I'm not sure what snacks or foods would pair well with it. Could you give me some recommendations? We received such a question! Let's answer it right away. When thinking about snacks to pair with kijoshu, there are ...

I want to enjoy some delicious truffles while sipping on sake. Do you have any recommendations? We received such a question! Let's answer it right away. The sweetness and richness of the chocolate can make a difference, but here are some...

Should cloudy sake or origarami (sake with sediment) be consumed quickly, regardless of whether it is raw (namazake) or pasteurized?I am curious if it is okay to age them as well. We received such a question! Let's answer it right away. ...