Junmai Ginjô Sake

Answers to frequently asked questions about Japanese sake:

Is sake a strong alcohol?

No, it's not strong alcohol. The majority of sakes have an alcohol level of between 14 and 17 degrees, although the range may vary from 7° to 20°.

Is sake a distilled drink?

The sake is not distilled but is the result of a fermentation process.

Should we consume hot sake?

It is not mandatory to serve hot sake. In fact, it can be enjoyed at various temperatures. Although it was once traditionally consumed hot in Japan, preferred in hi, today tasting at room temperature or cold is also common. e sake can be enjoyed at different times of the meal, whether as an aperitif, accompaniment or digestive.

When is sake consumed?

Contrary to the idea received, sake is not a digestive offered at the end of meals as in some Asian restaurants. It can be tasted, like wine, at different temperatures and at each stage of a meal (aperitif, starter, dish, dessert). Like wine, sake is offered as a gift and accompanies the dishes. He is present at religious ceremonies and festivals. During weddings sake is also present, traditionally brides drink 3 times in the same choko. Warm sake is traditionally served in tokkuri and O-choko. The cold sake simmers in a wine glass, an ochoko.