Discovering Japanese cuisine is always my favorite. Among their exquisite dishes and drinks, one of them is sake.
Sake, a widely popular drink in Japan is now popular all over the world. You shouldn’t miss this charming drink just because you can’t find it. We are here to help you with that.
Sake is available in many liquor shops and bars. Look for liquor shops that have an Asian collection. Sake is sometimes sold under the name rice wine. It is also available in many online liquor shops. Your local grocery store may have it. Also, look into your nearest brewery.
Exquisite nose of lime blossom, almond, guava mochi, and almond skin. Dry and light on its feet with ample minerality and a smooth, creamy texture that shows honeydew melon and citrus before finishing long and mineral.
Lightly cloudy with a consistent whitish hue. Aromas are delicate, hinting at newly blossomed flowers, cucumbers and fresh spring water. The flavor is almost sweet in the mouth, with a deep minerality and flowers on the finish. Easy to enjoy.
The clear nectar contained in this gorgeous blue bottle will impress upon you a gentle, fruity aroma and a light dry finish. A charming aspect of Kikusui Junmai Ginjo is that that it draws out the inner flavors of accompanying dishes, however there is no single style of cuisine with which it absolutely must be paired. A fine choice for restaurants and beginners to sake.
The Nanbu Toji brewmasters have traditionally plied their craft in the chill of winter. Their time-honored techniques impart a light, refreshing taste to this medium-dry sake made with Iwate’s special Gin Otome brewing rice.
Water lily, honeydew melon, cucumber, and lychee mingle with a more decadent hint of warm rice pudding. Distinctly mineral and full-bodied, flavors of rice milk, muskmelon, cantaloupe, and miso offer a dazzlingly complex palate which endures seemingly forever.
What aisle is sake in?
You’ll find sake in the beer, wine, and spirits aisle in any popular grocery store. There might be a section called rice wine, you’ll find sake there. As sake is a Japanese drink, your local Asian stores may have it.
The international aisle can also have sake in it. Search beside Korean, Japanese drinks.
For seasoning purposes, cooking sake is available in most grocery stores. I found cooking sake in the baking aisle. Besides oil and shortening products.
There are also many shops and restaurants specializing in Japanese cuisine. You can straight go to them and ask for sake.
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FAQ
Can you buy sake at a grocery store?
What aisle is sake?
Is sake a liquor or wine?
Do you have to be 21 to buy sake?
Where can I buy Japanese sake?
You can find cooking sake in the Asian aisle in your local grocery store or online at Amazon. For cooking purposes, use up opened bottles within half a year if stored in a cool, dark place. It is one of the essential ingredients in Japanese cooking. However, you can substitute it with dry sherry or Chinese rice wine if you can’t find it.
Can you buy cooking sake online?
You may only be able to buy cooking sake there if the store does not have a liquor license. Cooking sake has added salt and is not made for drinking. Buy sake online. Good sake online retailers will attempt to understand your alcoholic taste preferences and match those preferences with a specific sake.
How do I find a good sake store?
Check liquor stores. Although they may not have an extensive range of sake, it’s not a bad place to start. Call local liquor stores first and ask if they stock sake. Look for a store that refrigerates their sakes and keeps them out of strong light. Speak with the retailer and ask for a recommendation if they have a range of sakes to chose from.
How do you know if a sake is expensive?
Costly sake is usually produced using more labor-intensive techniques. Check liquor stores. Although they may not have an extensive range of sake, it’s not a bad place to start. Call local liquor stores first and ask if they stock sake. Look for a store that refrigerates their sakes and keeps them out of strong light.