pairing with cakes

Speaking of matching alcohols with desserts, many wine lovers would think of white wine or sweet wine, instead of the Japanese sake which seems too traditional. But in fact, there are many different types of Japanese sake which are totally different on the tastes and styles, some of which are innovative, which would change your impression of Japanese sake. Saketora has specially picked up some Japanese sakes suitable for desserts, so that you can have more choices for your afternoon tea!
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SAKE FOR DESSERT SET
Curious about how Japanese sakes match well with desserts? Then you can't miss this 'Sake for Desserts Set'! Saketora team has specially selected 5 new specialty sakes which are suitable for different desserts. The set also has a 11% off discount and free shipping. If you like to try something innovative, you must not miss this!
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Sweet and Dry Comparison Set
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 11% off and free shipping discount! Act now and try it !
No.1 popular: Cheese cake
The cheesecake has a strong flavor, when paired with the acidic sakes like those made by Kimoto method, the richness and sweetness of the cake would increase.
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    Sawanotsuru Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo Genshu Zuicho

    Rich and with slightly sour taste, it complements the rich sour and sweetness of the cheesecake. Since both are fermented and aged, they are highly compatible and form an excellent pairing.

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    Fuji-Takasago, Yamahai Daiginjo

    With the notes of milk, yoghurt and cream cheese, this Yamahai Daiginjo shows the hints of young banana, fresh basil and coriandar.


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Sawanotsuru Kimoto
Junmai Daiginjo Genshu Zuicho

Rich and with slightly sour taste, it complements the rich sour and sweetness of the cheesecake. Since both are fermented and aged, they are highly compatible and form an excellent pairing.


Fuji-Takasago, Yamahai Daiginjo

With the notes of milk, yoghurt and cream cheese, this Yamahai Daiginjo shows the hints of young banana, fresh basil and coriandar.


No.2 popular: Chocolate cake
Chocolate is slightly aged during the manufacturing process, so when paired with the aged sakes, they can complement each other, eliciting the slightly bitter taste of chocolate, and also bringing out the aroma of the aged sake.
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    Tamanohikari Junmai Daiginjo Aged Sake Silver

    The aged sake is rich and mellow and goes well with the slightly bitter taste of cocoa. The relative strong alcohol feel is also a good companion with the milk in chocolate. This perfect match is a good choice for a chill afternoon.

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    Kikusui Junmai Daiginjo Genshu, Sakamaki Kikusui

    The taste is refreshing like an apple and mellow like a banana, suitable as an after-meal sake, paired with chocolate, dried fruits, etc.


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Tamanohikari Junmai Daiginjo
Aged Sake Silver

The aged sake is rich and mellow and goes well with the slightly bitter taste of cocoa. The relative strong alcohol feel is also a good companion with the milk in chocolate. This perfect match is a good choice for a chill afternoon.


Kikusui Junmai Daiginjo Genshu, Sakamaki Kikusui

The taste is refreshing like an apple and mellow like a banana, suitable as an after-meal sake, paired with chocolate, dried fruits, etc.


No.3 popular: Short cake
The refreshing bubbles in sake can wash away the greasy-feel of the cream on the cake. The sourness of sake can also enhance the sweetness of fruits such as strawberries in the shortcake.
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    Shiramayumi Sparkling Sake Janpan

    The sweetness and sourness in the sake are a perfect match with the strawberries i the shortcake. The proper alcohol feel also enhances the taste of the cream while the bubbles are refreshing and able to wash away the greasy mouthfeel of the cake.

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    Rokkasen Hitotoki RoseKikusui

    With natural sweetness and tartness from rice as well as refreshing bubbles created through second fermentation in bottle like Champagne.




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Shiramayumi Sparkling Sake Janpan

The sweetness and sourness in the sake are a perfect match with the strawberries i the shortcake. The proper alcohol feel also enhances the taste of the cream while the bubbles are refreshing and able to wash away the greasy mouthfeel of the cake.


Rokkasen Hitotoki Rose

With natural sweetness and tartness from rice as well as refreshing bubbles created through second fermentation in bottle like Champagne.


No.4 popular: Fruit Tart
Desserts with ripe fruit aromas are suitable for pairing with sake with rich taste of rice, to further enhance the sweetness.

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    Junmai Ginjo 'azure'

    Fruity and slightly sour, which goes well with the fruits in the dessert. On top of this, the taste of sake would also slightly change when matched with different fruits, the aftertaste of the sake can be matched with the base of the fruit tart.

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    Ski Masamune Junmai Daiginjo

    Fruity with the notes of banana and apple if it is chilled, and mellow as chestnuts if it is slightly warm.



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Junmai Ginjo 'azure'

Fruity and slightly sour, which goes well with the fruits in the dessert. On top of this, the taste of sake would also slightly change when matched with different fruits, the aftertaste of the sake can be matched with the base of the fruit tart.


Ski Masamune Junmai Daiginjo

Fruity with the notes of banana and apple if it is chilled, and mellow as chestnuts if it is slightly warm.


No.5 popular: Mont Blanc
The sweetness of millet is exquisite and elegant, suitable for pairing with Daiginjo or Junmai Daiginjo which is also elegant in taste.
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    Senpuku Yamadanishiki
    Junmai Daiginjo 35

    Elegant and delicate, which complements the sweetness of chestnuts of the Mont Blanc. The mild sourness can cleanse the taste in the mouth, allowing you to reset the tastebuds to feel the rich sweetness of Mont Blanc.

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    Kiwamihijiri Daiginjo Mukashishibori Tobindori

    Aromatic with pleasantly fresh attack and good balance of taste, this Daiginjo was drip-pressed and slowly aged, demonstrating a delicate texture.


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Senpuku Yamadanishiki
Junmai Daiginjo 35

Elegant and delicate, which complements the sweetness of chestnuts of the Mont Blanc. The mild sourness can cleanse the taste in the mouth, allowing you to reset the tastebuds to feel the rich sweetness of Mont Blanc.


Kiwamihijiri Daiginjo Mukashishibori Tobindori

Aromatic with pleasantly fresh attack and good balance of taste, this Daiginjo was drip-pressed and slowly aged, demonstrating a delicate texture.