🏮 Beyond Sake 101: Discovering the Subtle Beauty of Japan’s National Drink
When it comes to Japanese sake, it’s not just about sipping — it’s about tasting tradition, craftsmanship, and the spirit of place . 🍶 Polishing, Pricing, and Preference Sake is made primarily from rice, and the more the rice is polished, the more refined the taste. But here’s the catch: more polishing means more rice is used , which also makes it more expensive . That’s why Daiginjo , with its highly polished grains, is considered premium. But that doesn’t mean it’s always the best-tasting for everyone. Some sake lovers prefer a bit of “roughness” or body that gets lost in over-refined brews. In the end, it’s all about your personal taste — clean and elegant or full-bodied and bold. 🍶 Sake Categories by Polishing Ratio: Junmai Type (no added alcohol) Junmai → Junmai Ginjo → Junmai Daiginjo Honjozo Type (small amount of distilled alcohol added) Honjozo → Ginjo → Daiginjo 💴 Price Tendency : Low polishing = cheaper → High polishing = more expensive 💧 It’s...
