Each flavor of sake, the national spirit of Japan, comes with its own fans, not unlike whiskey aficionados here in the States. While sake is often called “rice wine,” it is more akin to a malted beverage like beer.
Unfortunately, many people’s first exposure to sake comes in the form of “sake bombs,” a shot of sake dropped in beer. Yuck: this is a disservice to a top-notch drink. The various flavors in a great sake should be enjoyed on their own or paired up with all any of food, not just Japanese.
What many people don’t know is that “rice wine” is easy to make and has been brewed in homes… more
Sig Nordal 