Sushi Bichi Sake

Has sake terminology,

What is the alchol content of Sake?

between 15% and 17% alcohol

What’s the difference of Junmai, Ginjo, Daiginjo

Type	Rice polishing	Taste	Think of it as…
Junmai	Less polished (Pure Rice)	Rich, savory, full-bodied	🍚 Rich & earthy
Ginjo	More polished (40% rice removed)	Light, fruity, fragrant	🍐 Fruity & smooth
Daiginjo	Most polished (50% rice removed)	Very delicate, aromatic, elegant	🌸 Fancy & floral

How should sake be stored?

Refrigeration is best

What does it mean Namasake?

Nama (生) literally means raw or fresh. In the context of Sake, it refers to 'unpasteurized' (skips the heating process)

Zake (酒) is the same as Sake. So Namazake literally means (raw, fresh) unpasteurized Sake.

What is the polishiong Ration - Seimai Buai?

the remaining weight of rice grain after polishing off outer layers

For example if 30% of original rice grain has been removed, leaving the central 70% - polishing ratio is 70%.

KIMINOI YAMAHAI

Type: JUNMAI

ABV: 15.5%

Taste: Rich Aroma, elegant clean finish

“EIGHT PEAKS” HAKKAISAN

Type: JUNMAI

ABV: 15.5%

Taste: Clean, smooth

“MIRROR OF TRUTH” MASUMI OKUDEN

Type: JUNMAI

ABV: 15%

Taste: Rich, hints of nuts, truffle, earthiness

“GREEN RIDGE” DEWASANSAN

Type: GINJO

ABV: 15.8%

Taste: Fresh, Green Apple, Clean

“10TH DEGREE” IZUMI JUDAN

Type: GINJO

ABV: 17.5%

Taste: Clean, Dry, for martini lovers

“VANISHING POINT” KOSHI NO KANBAI TOKUSEN

Type: GINJO

ABV: 16%

Taste:

“FAIR MAIDEN” HOYO

Type: DAIGINJO

ABV: 15.8%

Taste: Aromatic, delicate light, touch of sweetness

“WINTER BLOSSOM” AKITABARE

Type: DAIGINJO

ABV: 15.5%

Taste: Aromatic, light & rich, fragrant

“S” KIZAKURA

Type: DAIGINJO

ABV: 16%

Taste: Aromatic, light & rich, fragrant, supple smooth

“DEMON SLAYER” WAKATAKE ONIKOROSHI

Type: DAIGINJO

ABV: 16.5%

Taste: Vibrant Aromas of Honeydew, Apple, Very clean

“CRYSTAL DRAGON” KOKURYU TOKUSEN

Type: DAIGINJO

ABV: 15.5%

Taste: Rich, near perfect balance clean, hints of plum and honey suckle

“10,000 SEASONS” KUBOTA MANJU

Type: DAIGINJO

ABV: 15.5%

Taste: Clear, smooth, exquisitely balanced

One of the most sought after Daiginjo Sake in japan. Subtle flavors of fuji apple and tart pear, so clear if leaves you wondering if you swallowed or not

“SUMMER SNOW” KAMOIZUMI

Type: DAIGINJO

ABV: 18%

Taste: Cloudy Rich, Bright Acidity, Milky, Mildy Sweet

“SNOWY VILLAGE” SHIRAKAWAGO

Type: Junmai

ABV: 16%

Taste: Cloudy Rich, delicate aromas, hinting of newly blossomed flowers, cucumbers, fresh spring water, almost sweet

“FUNAGUCHI SHIBORI”

Type: GINJO

ABV: 19%

Taste: Bold, ripe fruit and hints of Vanilla

“DRUNKEN SNAPPER” NARUTOTAI

Type: GINJO

ABV: 18.5%

Taste: Fresh, strawberry , watermelon, sweet rice and cinnamon

“FIRST RUN” MASUMI ARABASHIRI

Type: GINJO

ABV: 17-18%

Taste: Fresh, crisp red apple, Asian pear and silkiness

“BIG JOY” KITAYA

Type: Junmai

ABV: 15–16%

Taste: Rich, banana, fresh-cut pine, crisp

KUROSAWA KIMOTO

Type: Junmai (Kimoto)

ABV: 15%

Taste: Earthy, full-bodied, banana, vanilla bean

Otokoyama

Type: Junmai (Kimoto)

ABV: 16%

Taste: Dry, crisp, rich, rice/grain