/r/Sake

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This is a subreddit created for the discussion of sake. This includes posting news stories, reviews, and etc. Discussion of other Japanese alcoholic beverages is also allowed (e.g. shouchuu, awamori, amazake, etc.).

/r/Sake

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Review: Sakaoto Yamahai Junmai Omachi

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2024/11/10
03:37 UTC

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Hey guys help me out please

I’m at a nice restaurant with a sake list, and I need help picking out something interesting. What on this list will either blow my socks off, or widen my horizon when it comes to Sake. Thank you!

3 Comments
2024/11/10
02:19 UTC

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Hubushuu

Not sake but I had to keep one as a souvenir when I came back from Japan. Brought around 8 but gave em away as gifts to the fam.

2 Comments
2024/11/09
15:47 UTC

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On a budget lately, so I've been restricted to an instant noodle diet. Luckily I have a decent sake selection in the fridge to pair it with!

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2024/11/09
05:43 UTC

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My latest haul from a sake distributor near me - will be reviewing these soon

3 Comments
2024/11/07
11:48 UTC

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Sake Reqs Please!

Hi Everyone!

My dads birthday is coming up and I'm thinking of buying him Sake. He tried some at a resturant 2 years ago and really liked it but he doesn't know what brand it was. The only thing he remembers is that it was warm which doesn't really help.

Any suggestions of what I should get?

7 Comments
2024/11/06
03:12 UTC

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Hiyaoroshi

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2024/11/05
06:10 UTC

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Hirezake

Had a cup with my father-in-law and was amazed by the umami. Hope to have it again next time I’m in Japan. Unfortunately I don’t know the brand of the sake itself. 😅

4 Comments
2024/11/04
11:44 UTC

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Bottle ID

Is anyone able to identify this bottle? I had this sake at an izakaya in Kyoto and really enjoyed it. Unfortunately, I failed to get the name :/

Thanks in advance!

8 Comments
2024/11/03
11:36 UTC

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HEAVENSAKE Junmai Daiginjo Noir NV

Has anyone had the HEAVENSAKE Junmai Daiginjo Noir NV? Thoughts and recommendations.

6 Comments
2024/11/02
18:10 UTC

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Sake on the go?

Anyone have experience with taking sake on the go in a flask or something like that? Obviously you can do it but I'm more concerned with how often the flask would need to be cleaned and if I would need more than soap and water and a little shaking? I am a beer guy who is just getting in to sake so my experience is admittedly limited.

9 Comments
2024/11/02
18:03 UTC

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Recent Sake Lineup

Had this lineup recently with an omakase sushi course. Highlight of the night was the Daishichi, super clean palate. La Isojiman was really good too, with the best aroma out of the lot. Lots of passionfruit and grapes

16 Comments
2024/11/01
12:36 UTC

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What is this?

Hello all.

I purchased this very large(19') sake bottle recently. I have Google imaged and Google translated and have come up with nothing but nonsense. Any help will be appreciated. Chinese or Japanese? What does it say?

https://preview.redd.it/ttgeq6g5jyxd1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9e117a0ebde34416efdb38c3686e0d9765b1b0b5

Thank you.

6 Comments
2024/10/30
20:57 UTC

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More challenging / unique sake

I have had several of the beginner sake and tasted several “premium” bottles like demon slayer / kyodai / wandering poet. I very much enjoy these, but I often see these described as beginner friendly or smooth. I am interested in where flavors go from here into earthy, umami, funky,etc.

Any recommendations of good examples of more bold/ expressive sake that highlights its style or region specific? How weird does it get?

9 Comments
2024/10/30
18:51 UTC

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Sake gift for my girlfriend's dad

So, I'm meeting my girlfriend's dad for the first time and he's a big sake enthusiast. I myself know absolutely nothing about it. I'm going to Japan right before meeting him and I want to get him something that impresses him! Can I have some recommendations? Preferably something I can't get in the US and in the $50-100 range. Thank you!

8 Comments
2024/10/29
08:11 UTC

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Sake suggestions

I will be going to Japan in a few days and a friend of mine just wants Sake as a gift. She says she prefers warm sake (ive never had sake). What would you recommend as a gift/souvenir? thanks!

4 Comments
2024/10/29
01:51 UTC

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Looking for Beginner Resources

I'm in the wine and spirits industry in the USA and while I have quite a vast level of knowledge and a growing number of certifications for wine, spirits and beer, my blind spot is Sake. I have some basic knowledge with Sochu, but it doesn't help much to muster my way though a conversation with Sake drinking customers. I'm noticing a rise in interest (in the US) and I just want to keep up with consumer demand and make sure everyone is having a little fun along the way!

Anyone have some good introductory resources? Books, youtube, podcast, anything. I don't care to take another certification course at the moment, so no Sake specialists recs, please. Also if anyone has suggestions for really great examples of classic producers and styles, I'd love to hear them.

10 Comments
2024/10/27
21:48 UTC

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Gift for my spouse

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2024/10/27
06:56 UTC

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Happy birthday to me ❤️

I asked and the community answered, thank you so much Prime overnight shopping. Less than ten minutes and it's amazing.

13 Comments
2024/10/25
21:32 UTC

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Recent grab: Asahiyama junmai

Light and crisp with a clean finish. On the cheaper side around $20-$25. Highly recommend.

6 Comments
2024/10/25
14:32 UTC

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Preferred sake warming method?

I just bought a bottle of my favorite warming sake to go with all the 🍂 cleanup this weekend and I was wondering if anyone has a faster/easier method that hot water baths?

This method yields great results but it takes around 35 minutes. Any better/faster methods? My hot carafe set is microwave safe but I feel it ‘flattens’ the taste too much if that makes sense

35 Comments
2024/10/24
17:42 UTC

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Help identify

Does anyone know what brand, type of sake this is?

4 Comments
2024/10/24
13:13 UTC

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Are we doing this right

10 Comments
2024/10/24
06:32 UTC

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Not a big drinker, but these are now the exception.

This is my first experience with sake, so any other recommendations are more than welcome.

7 Comments
2024/10/23
00:46 UTC

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Looking for Shuten Doji Sake in USA

I recently tried this amazing sake called Shuten Doji at a restaurant while visiting Japan, and I completely fell in love with it. I know it might be a long shot, but does anyone know where I could buy it online and have it shipped to the USA? Any help would be greatly appreciated! The labeling is in red

https://preview.redd.it/1ijqjer46bwd1.jpg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2e5a0f89abd7bbe448ae71aa5a347ab0001a320f

1 Comment
2024/10/22
13:18 UTC

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