Sake Feature article

We will explore Japanese sake exhibited at the Singapore Sake Festival in November 2024.

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Rich and dry

It is characterized by a deep flavor and the complex taste of rich rice, with a refreshing aftertaste.

Imai Sake Brewery

Gogaku Special Junmai

A new variety of special junmai sake that goes well with any meal

It won the highest gold award in the 2023 "Premium Junmai Category" at the Delicious Japan Sake in a wine glass Awards.

Recommended temperature
Cool (15℃) or room temperature (20℃)

Recommended pairing
Fresh raw oysters with lemon 

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Takeshige Honke Sake Brewery

Junmai Ginjo Murasaki Tsuyukusa

A gentle sake reminiscent of the morning dew, a light taste with low alcohol

It won the highest gold award in the National Sake Contest 2021 "Premium Sake Category"
GI Nagano Certified Sake, (GI is an abbreviation for Geographical Indication). "GI Nagano" is made in the prefecture using raw materials from the prefecture and boasts reliable quality, which is a testament to Japanese sake and wine produced in Nagano Prefecture.

Recommended temperature
Hot (50℃-55℃)  

Recommended pairing
Sweet-and-sour pork, Champagne Short Ribs 

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Takeshige Honke Sake Brewery

Misonotake Rich Kimoto Undiluted Sake

Full-bodied brewed with traditional yeast

Recommended temperature
Room temperature (20℃)

Recommended pairing
Chili Crab

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Kasuga Sake Brewery

Inokashira Junmai Daiginjo Yamada Nishiki 39

Gorgeous scent, special Junmai Daiginjo

2022 Kura Master Japan Sake Competition Platinum Award
International Wine Challenge 2022 "SAKE Category" Bronze Award

Recommended temperature
Cool (15℃), room temperature (20℃)

Recommended pairing
Ann Chin Popiah

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Japanese sake in Nagano Prefecture

Nagano Prefecture is located in the central part of Japan and is an attractive region with beautiful nature and rich culture.
There are about 80 breweries, the second largest number in the Japan, and a variety of Japanese sake is brewed.  

The abundance of groundwater and the clear river water enhance the mellowness of the sake.
The cold winter climate is ideal for sake brewing, and fermentation at low temperatures suppresses the growth of bacteria and improves quality.
In addition, it can be aged at low temperatures for a long time, resulting in a deep-tasting sake.
Rice suitable for sake brewing, such as "Sankei Nishiki" and "Hitogokochi", is cultivated, giving originality to sake brewing. 

Sake brewing in Nagano Prefecture is supported by a rich natural environment, tradition, and a spirit of innovation.
Please enjoy Nagano's sake and consider the history and culture behind it.  

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Pale and dry

Characterized by a refreshing flavor and sharp light taste

Wakyo Sake Brewery

Yoshimura Junmai Daiginjo

A stimulating flavor that stands out in a wine glass 

Recommended temperature
Cool (10℃-15℃)  

Recommended pairing
Hokkien Hae Mee

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Koten Sake Brewery

Koten Sankei Nishiki Junmai Ginjo Sake

Rich flavor and a favorite of sake lovers

GI Nagano Certified Sake, (GI is an abbreviation for Geographical Indication). "GI Nagano" is made in the prefecture using raw materials from the prefecture and boasts reliable quality, which is a testament to Japanese sake and wine produced in Nagano Prefecture. 

Recommended temperature
Room temperature (20℃)

Recommended pairing
Shrimp skewers（BBQ Prawn） 

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Ofuku Sake Brewery

Ofuku Masamune Selected Honjozo

A distinctive taste that you will never get tired of drinking

Recommended temperature
Lukewarm (40℃), Hot (50℃)

Recommended pairing
Xiao long bao

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Glossary of Japanese Sake Terms

We will introduce various types of Japanese sake that you think you know but may not.

＜Junmai sake ＞
It is a sake brewed only with rice and rice malt without passing on brewed alcohol. 

＜Junmai Ginjo＞ 
Sake brewed only with rice and rice malt with a rice polishing rate of 60% or less without passing on brewed alcohol.
Called ginjo fragrance, it is characterized by its gorgeous aroma and transparent taste.  

＜Junmai Daiginjo＞ 
Among Junmai Ginjo, sake brewed only with rice and rice malt with a rice polishing rate of 50% or less.
Since the polishing of the rice is lower, you can enjoy a refreshing taste without any impurities.  

＜Undiluted sake＞
 It is a thick sake that does not add water after the mash is pressed. 

＜Kimoto＞
It is a classic brewing method that incorporates natural lactic acid bacteria in the brewing process.

＜Kijoshu＞
It is a special sake brewed with Japanese sake instead of water, and is characterized by a very sweet and rich taste.
A noble liquor that has existed since mythological times.

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Rich and sweet

Characterized by the harmony of rich flavor and richness derived from rice

Joetsu Sake Brewery

Echigo Bijin Kijoshu

Luxuriously brewed with sake, it has a sweet and mellow taste

Recommended temperature
Snow chill (5℃), room temperature (20℃)  

Recommended pairing
Blue cheese

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Joetsu Sake Brewery

Junmai Daiginjo Amashizuku

It is characterized by a refreshing sweetness reminiscent of the flavor of peaches

Recommended temperature
Cool (10℃-15℃)

Recommended pairing
Ice cream

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Variety of ways to enjoy Japan sake

Japanese sake is not only drunk at room, cold or hot temperature.  
Let's try various ways to drink and discover the charm of new Japanese sake!

＜Sake and water＞
Pour sake into a glass with your favorite mineral water.  
If you drink it with hard water, it will change to a sharp taste, and if you drink it with soft water, it will change to a mild taste.
It is recommended for Undiluted sake, Kimoto and Yamahai.  

＜Sake and hot water＞
Fill the glass with hot water first and then add sake.
You can enjoy different tastes depending on the quality of the water.

＜Sake and soda＞
Pour sake into a glass full of ice and add soda.
If you like, you can add citrus fruits (lemon, calamansi, etc.) to create a surprising refreshing sensation.

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Japanese Sake and Sake Vessels

Only when you taste it in a carefully selected sake cup can you enjoy the original taste of Japanese sake. Here, we will introduce two types of sake vessels carefully selected by Link Nagano.

Glasses

Glass is hard and gives a feeling of cold coolness, so it is used in conjunction with cold sake in the summer.
In particular, the handmade glass is deliberately filled with air bubbles and has an irregular shape, which soothes the heart and gives it a rustic atmosphere.

Metals

The metal has the effect of purifying ions and is said to mellow the unpleasant taste of sake.
In particular, stainless steel has high thermal conductivity, so when you pour cold sake, you can enjoy a cool feeling.