Japanese sake is always divided into sweet ones and dry ones. Some people think that dry sake is more traditional which is the spirit of sake; while some of the others think that sweet sake is modern which is the trend of nowadays sake. In fact, everybody would have their very own preferences, so there is no conclusion about who is right and who is wrong. Therefore, instead of arguing with others, it is better to test them by yourself and find out your favourite tastes. Saketora have brought you 4 new arrvials, including 2 sweet sakes and 2 dry sakes. Also, 'Sweet and Dry Comparison Set 2022' including 6 different kinds of sakes is now available with a 12% off and free shipping, for those who want to compare between sweet and dry sakes, don't miss it!
Sweet sakes and Dry sakes
As the name implies, 'Sweet sake' refers to some sake with a sweet taste and strong fruity aroma. On the contrary, 'Dry sake' refers to those 'not sweet' or 'not so sweet'. As sugar will be converted into alcohol during fermentation, and therefore depending on the brewery and the brewing method, the sake will also have different levels of sugar left. Those with more sugar will tend to be sweeter and vice versa.
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With higher lever sugar and sweet in taste. The sweet and mellow taste of the sake rice is usually outstanding, fruity as Ginjo/Daiginjo class sake.
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Lower sugar content and high eralcohol content. Clean, refreshing and sharp as Junmai or Honjozo class sake. The alcohol feel will be relatively stronger.
Comparison Set 2022
Not too sure whether you would prefer sweet or dry sake? Let's compare and find it out with a simple tasting! The 'Sweet and Dry Comparison Set' is now available, including 3 types of sweet sake and 3 types of dry sake. The set also offers a 12% off and free shipping discount! Act now and try it !
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Iono Junmai Daiginjo
Soft and gorgeous with the notes of pear, lychee, and white flowers. Mouthfeel is mellow and firm which would surprise you.
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Hanaharu
Junmai Daiginjo
Yamadanishiki 40Yamada Nishiki's unique soft and clear taste, rich and gorgeous fruity aroma, allows you to enjoy a smooth, high-quality and comfortable aftertaste.
Iono Junmai Daiginjo
Soft and gorgeous with the notes of pear, lychee, and white flowers. Mouthfeel is mellow and firm which would surprise you.
Hanaharu Junmai Daiginjo Yamadanishiki 40
Yamada Nishiki's unique soft and clear taste, rich and gorgeous fruity aroma, allows you to enjoy a smooth, high-quality and comfortable aftertaste. ss. Brewed using Senbon-nishiki, the local rice of Hiroshima, this sake is full-bodied, sweet and fruity with the notes of pear and peach, showing a great balance between umami and acidity. A very complex and excellent sake.
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Kuromatsu-Senjo Prototype Junmaidaiginjo
A bold attempt made by the brewery to break with tradition. Extra sweet, yet clean and pleasant, this Junmai Daiginjo is soft and fresh like melon, with an impressive mouthfeel.
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Sohana Premium Junmai Daiginjo
Polished to 38% and slowly brewed by the unique 'Sohana Yeast' under low temperature, it is fruity with the notes of melon and peach, and the aftertaste is slender and full of honey-like sweetness and umami.
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Edo Kaijo Junmai Daiginjo Genshu
The PremiumA junmai daiginjo with 4MMP, which is full of sweet aroma like muscat grape, and you can feel the refreshing sweetness of melon in your mouth. Sweet and transparent, makes is become a masterpiece.
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Hakuryu
Junmai Daiginjo by wine yeast
The umami and sweetness of the sake rice slowly spread on the tip of the tongue at first and you can feel the refreshing sweetness with the notes of bananas and pears like white wine afterwards.
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Ginban
Junmai Daiginjo
Limited EditionAged at a low temperature, the Junmai Daiginjo is dry and light with a mellow and rich ginjo aroma. A refreshing Junmai Daiginjo which would surprise you.
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Manatsuru
Extra Dry Tokubetsu
Junmai-shuIt is light and dry with clean and crisp mouthfeel, you can also feel the strong umami of rice. It is a perfect sake on table no matter it is served cold or warm.
Ginban Junmai Daiginjo Limited Edition
Aged at a low temperature, the Junmai Daiginjo is dry and light with a mellow and rich ginjo aroma. A refreshing Junmai Daiginjo which would surprise you.
Manatsuru Extra Dry Tokubetsu Junmai-shu
It is light and dry with clean and crisp mouthfeel, you can also feel the strong umami of rice. It is a perfect sake on table no matter it is served cold or warm.
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Imayo-tsukasa Black Junmai Ultra Dry
Ultra dry and cool as its all black appearance. Although no addition alcohol is added, the Junmai sake is extremely dry. The aroma is is full of minerality and umami, while the mouthfeel is soft and refreshing, makes it suitable for food pairing
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Sasanokawa, Ultra Dry
With most residual sugar consumed by the yeast, this sake is extremely crisp, refreshing and dry, yet rich in umami. With the hints of white rice, green leaves and mints, it is pungent and has a tingling finish.
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Toko Dry
Junmai Daiginjo
Awarded Gold Medal at Fine Sake Awards 2019. A delightfully crisp and dry Junmai Daiginjo.Light and fresh with melon notes and decent flavors of rice, it is a fine sake pairing well with a good variety of food.
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Kodenrai Saranari
Junmai-daiginjoGentle taste and reasonably priced. Best choice for sake beginners.Crisp with mild sweetness and gentle aroma. Best served with food.
