{"title":"Sake","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese sake, a pillar of Japanese culture, has established itself on international tables through its aromatic complexity. Whether you are an enthusiast or a gastronomy professional, choosing an authentic product requires impeccable traceability. Nishikidôri, a direct importer, offers nearly 100 references sourced from the most prestigious breweries in the archipelago. To learn how to pair them, consult our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nishikidori.com\/en\/blogs\/our-recipes\"\u003eJapanese recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe history and production of sake, or nihonshu\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown as nihonshu, this fermented beverage is the fruit of centuries-old expertise. Contrary to popular belief, it is not a distilled spirit but the result of a simultaneous double fermentation. Four ingredients: a specific rice, sakamai, water of absolute purity, selected yeasts, and kôji kin, the fungus that converts starch into sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSake generally contains between 10 and 20% alcohol. Historically linked to Shinto rituals, it evolved towards technical excellence from the 11\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century onwards. Today, each master brewer, the tôji, imparts their signature: every bottle is an expression of terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding the categories of premium sake\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classification depends primarily on the seimaibuai, the polishing ratio of the rice grain. The more the rice is polished, the purer the heart of the grain, and the more refined the sake becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAppellation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePolishing ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAromatic profile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nishikidori.com\/en\/collections\/junmai\"\u003eJunmai\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree, often 70%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, cereal-forward, lactic notes and fine acidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nishikidori.com\/en\/collections\/junmai-ginjo\"\u003eJunmai ginjô\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60% or less\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloral, fruity (banana, melon), elegant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nishikidori.com\/en\/collections\/junmai-daiginjo\"\u003eJunmai daiginjô\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50% or less\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe pinnacle of refinement, silky and complex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll sakes bearing the junmai prefix are produced without the addition of distilled alcohol. When the tôji adds a small quantity of distilled alcohol before filtration, to bring out certain aromas, the sake is called honjozo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecific styles: nigori, kimoto, bodaimoto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNigori\u003c\/strong\u003e: coarsely filtered, it retains rice particles. Smooth texture, milky appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKimoto\u003c\/strong\u003e: an ancestral method in which lactic acid develops naturally. Powerful, rustic, very deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBodaimoto\u003c\/strong\u003e: a method from Buddhist temples, over 600 years old, which uses soyashimizu water as a natural antibacterial agent. Powerful and bittersweet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNama\u003c\/strong\u003e: sake that has undergone only one pasteurisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenshu\u003c\/strong\u003e: no water added after filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuroka\u003c\/strong\u003e: not charcoal-filtered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKoshu\u003c\/strong\u003e: aged for at least three years in a tank before bottling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSparkling sake\u003c\/strong\u003e: natural fermentation in the bottle or addition of gas, for a festive alternative as an aperitif.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting and sake pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSake's strength lies in revealing the umami of food. It contains less iron and less acidity than wine, which prevents any conflict with raw seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdapt the serving temperature: rich styles, junmai, are sometimes enjoyed warm, up to 55 °C, while the volatile aromas of daiginjô flourish when chilled, between 10 and 12 °C. The tableware matters too: discover our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nishikidori.com\/en\/collections\/sake-tableware\"\u003esake cups and carafes\u003c\/a\u003e for serving in style. And for cooking, think of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nishikidori.com\/en\/collections\/mirin-and-cooking-sake\"\u003emirin and cooking sake\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about Japanese sake\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the alcohol content of a nihonshu?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 10 and 20 degrees in general. It is a beverage closer to wine than to distilled spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should an opened bottle be stored?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the refrigerator, and ideally consumed within 7 to 10 days. A vacuum stopper can keep it fresh for 3 to 4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there a specific sake for cooking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cooking sake is richer in amino acids, to tenderise meat and neutralise strong odours, whereas tasting sake prioritises aromatic balance. Cooking sake often contains salt: for more flavour, opt for an unsalted version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the average price of a premium sake?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom £10 for a discovery format to over £400 for a rare vintage or exceptional cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan sake be served with cheese?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a remarkable pairing. The lactic notes of junmai pair very well with aged cheeses such as comté or parmesan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do we speak of direct importation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt guarantees traceability and temperature-controlled storage, from the Japanese brewery to our warehouses, without any alteration of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes sake contain sulphites?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike wine, there is traditionally no addition of sulphites: stabilisation is achieved through pasteurisation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sake-tsuruume-yuzu","title":"Saké Tsuruume Yuzu","description":"","brand":"HEIWA SHUZOU Co. 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The pure rice flavour and aroma make it a very special sake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that in modern sake brewing, the aroma depends mainly on the type of yeast used? There are certain types of yeast that produce more aroma. However, they are generally unstable when it comes to preserving the flavour. Likewise, yeasts that produce more flavour yield less aroma.\u003cbr\u003eIn order to get the best of both aspects, two types of yeast were blended to maintain the balance between aroma and flavour.\u003cbr\u003e\"Kei\" truly embodies the quest for an aromatic and full-bodied sake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TSUJI HONTEN Co. 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This gives rise to a Shinto ceremony: the kagami biraki.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe komodaru is covered with a straw mat and a rope made of rice straw, to protect it from the elements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, these komodaru are intended as offerings in Shinto temples but are also used to inaugurate sales points, to celebrate many festivals and ceremonies with a good-luck connotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis komodaru is perfectly suited for wedding ceremonies, anniversaries, celebrations of exam success, inaugurations...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sake contained in this komodaru, with its light, subtle aroma, exudes fruity, lactic, fresh notes with hints of fresh grass, nashi pear, and fresh almond.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOSHIMAYA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111359140173,"sku":"NISTOSHK","price":73.33,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/TOSHK-s.webp?v=1782200374"},{"product_id":"sake-sensai-aiyama-junmai-ginjo","title":"Sensai Aiyama Junmai Ginjo sake - 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will love the notes of mushroom, pine sap, with small peppery, spicy touches and a slight astringency on the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake is brewed from Aiyama variety rice, created in 1941 at the sake rice testing site of the Hyogo Prefectural Agricultural Experiment Station.\u003cbr\u003eIts main production area is Hyogo Prefecture, where it originates.\u003cbr\u003eAs it is a difficult variety to cultivate, it is a rare variety that is not often grown elsewhere. This rice commands a high price among sake rice varieties and is also known as the \"diamond of sake rice\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a high rate of white core expression and good water absorption, Aiyama dissolves easily in the mash. This characteristic, combined with the flavour and softness of the rice, produces a sake with a rich and mellow flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NISHIKIDORI 2026","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111359304013,"sku":"NISDIO22","price":27.12,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/DIO22-s.webp?v=1782141858"},{"product_id":"zy1-sake-junmai-saisai-sosan-amakuchi-15-720ml","title":"ZY1 - Junmai Sake SAISAI Sosan amakuchi 15% 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, fruity, floral, fresh, soft, mellow notes emerge — yellow fruits, banana, ripe melon, pear, yellow peach and very ripe red apple. Subtle lactic notes are also perceived. 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