SAKE FAQs

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The word Junmai literally means "Pure Rice" so it refers to pure rice (non-additive) sake with rice that has been polished to at least 70%

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Sake is made using 4 clean and simple ingredients: water, rice, koji, and yeast. It's brewing process is similar to the one of beer.

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This means that the rice kernel has to be “polished” — or milled — to remove the outer layer of each and every single grain, so its starchy core is exposed.

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Premium-grade sake is recommended to be enjoyed chilled as this accentuates delicate flavors and aromas.

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SMV stands for Sake Meter Value and it measures the density of sake compared to water.

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Alexis Gabriel

Not a spirit. Closer to wine, but its production is similar to beer.

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Absolutely not, but pouring for someone else is a way to create a bond.

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Sake is just a little stronger than most wines.

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Just like every other alcoholic beverage out there, sake can get you drunk. It usually has between 13% and 17% alcohol volume or abv.

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Alexis Gabriel

It's your decision to drink it any way you want, but in our opinion, sake is more enjoyable if you take small sips just as you would do with wine or beer.

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Alexis Gabriel

In most cases, sake has between 13 - 17% abv. This makes it just a bit stronger than most wines and definitely less strong that your regular spirits like vodka or rum.

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Alexis Gabriel

Sake has 1/3 the acidity of your typical glass of red or white wine.