Category: About Japanese sake

  Japanese Sake tasting involves the following sequence of steps. The procedure is basically the same as for wine tasting. (1) Observe the appearance, including color and clarity.   (2) Evaluate the uwadachika (orthonasal aroma) by bringing the vessel up to the nose and smelling the aroma given off directly by the sake.   (3)… Continue reading Japanese Sake Tasting the right way

Sake Drinking Temperature Sake drinking temperatures are an important part of Sake. Sake is a drink that can be enjoyed at many temperatures. Each temperature has a different name. Sake can be enjoyed at a wide range of temperatures. Each temperature has a different name, and you can enjoy unique aspects of the same sake… Continue reading Sake drinking temperatures

Original words by: Sam Slaughter         Original Article: https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/food-sake-pairings-guide/ Food and Sake Pairings Food and Sake pairings will always bring a stock answer,  people will say Japanese Sake matches Japanese food, most likely sushi. A lot of us have only had Japanese sake when it has been served alongside sushi. This sake pairing… Continue reading Food and Sake Pairings that aren’t Traditional Japanese Dishes

Original words: Steven John      Original Article: https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-sake-explained-best-sake/ What Is Japanese Sake? The national beverage of Japan, sake (pronounced “sah-KAY”) is a fermented rice wine that has been enjoyed since at least the 8th century CE, though some historians believe it was consumed hundreds of years earlier. It is brewed using highly polished sake mai rice, water, a mold called Aspergillus… Continue reading What Is Japanese Sake?

  Some time ago you may have seen Prime Minister Abe pouring Sake for President Obama Sushi Jiro during the US President’s official visit to Japan. The use of Sake is integral to Japanese culture and building relationships. Although SakePortal exports Japanese Sake we can not export the culture! But we hope we can give… Continue reading JAPANESE SAKE DRINKING CULTURE

Sake Flavour Profiles and Food Pairings: Exploring the Art of Matching Sake with Culinary Delights   Sake, the iconic Japanese rice wine, holds a cherished place in the world of gastronomy. Crafted from fermented rice, water, yeast, and a key fermenting agent known as koji mold, sake encompasses a rich spectrum of flavours and textures.… Continue reading Sake Flavour Profiles and Food Pairings

Craftsmanship, Culture, and Innovation in Japan’s Sake Labeling Industry   Sake, Japan’s iconic rice wine, is more than a drink—it is a symbol of tradition, craftsmanship, and regional pride. Over the years, the artistry of sake labels has evolved, reflecting the rich heritage of Japanese brewing while embracing modern design innovations. As Japan aims to… Continue reading The Art of Sake Labels