Everything You Need to Know About Japanese SAKE in Under 15 Minutes!

In this video, The Sushi Man teaches you everything you need to know about Japanese sake.

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🍣 WHAT'S IN THIS VIDEO:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Digital Download
01:30 What is Sake?
02:45 Types of Sake
05:18 Flavor Profiles and Pairings
08:01 How to Read a Sake Label
10:09 How to Serve Sake
14:13 Conclusion

Japanese sake or Nihonshu is one of my favorite things to pair with sashimi and sushi. But I get it, it can be intimidating and confusing if you don't know what you're looking for. However, a little bit of knowledge goes a very long way and once you understand the basics, it'll open up a whole new world. That's my goal for this video, to teach you the fundamentals so that next time you're ordering or buying a bottle of sake, you can be confident in your purchase. Which hopefully will make your experience that much better. Kanpai!

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🍶 SAKE NOTES
Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo
The entire Dassai line is great, and I haven’t had a bad experience with any of them. The number represents the polishing ratio and the 45 is their entry-level sake which shows you how great the brewery is. It’s light, clean, very easy to drink, with hints of melon and grapes. Always a crowd-pleaser and you really can’t go wrong with it when eating sushi and sashimi. Drink it cold. Highly recommend!

Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo
Another Junmai daiginjo from Dassai but with a polishing ratio of 39, which sits right in the middle of their three bottles (45, 39, and 23). It’s an amazing bottle similar to the 45, if not better! It has a similar flavor profile with a little more fruit aroma. The finish is almost velvety and makes you want to drink more and more. Pair it with light sushi and sashimi. Drink cold.

Kikusui Junmai Ginjo
This one’s another crowd pleaser and is very smooth and easy to drink. It’s also highly distributed so it’s easier to find at restaurants and liquor stores. Light, fresh, with medium body and you can pair it with a lot of different dishes. I recommend drinking it cold or room temp. Great for sake beginners!

Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Junmai
This is a regular Junmai sake but Tokubetsu, which means “special”. The rice is polished down to 60% so it kind of sits in between Junmai ginjo and regular Junmai. It’s clean, mellow, and has a bit of a richer body to it. The best thing about it is probably its versatility. It can pair with a lot of different types of food which makes it great for parties. It’s also a nice one to heat up if you enjoy hot sake. Decently priced as well.

Kurosawa Junmai Kimoto
This one’s another great entry-level bottle and I’ve been drinking this for years! Kimoto is a special method in the brewing process which makes it more full-bodied and earthy. But it still tastes light and clean and can go with pretty much any type of food. It’s a great one to drink cold, heat up, or anywhere in between. High quality, easy drinking, and smooth bottle that comes at an affordable price. Definitely recommend!


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