NIGORI is the way sake first appeared when it was brewed for the Imperial Court in Kyoto as well as for most of its 2,000 year history. It is coarsely-filtered and the sweetest of all our types of sake. It is especially delicious with very spicy foods. The bottle should be shaken each time before pouring due to the high rice content that settles in the bottom of the bottle. It should always be served chilled.
Sake, also known as rice wine, is a Japanese alcoholic beverage fermented from rice. it is the output of a brewing process similar to beer. It is not carbonated and has a flavor that is closer to wine than it is to beer. The alcohol level is typically between 15-17%. Sake is free of sulfites; premium sake is free of preservatives and additives.
Although there isn't one best serving temperature, most tastes best slightly chilled. Winter sakes are served around body temperature. Heat will destroy its flavor. Read More...
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