Many people think that all Japanese sake must be served cold or chilled, but in fact, there are many different types of sake with different flavors, so on the contrary, some sake is actually suitable for warm drinking or drinking at room temperature,especially for those sake with strong umami. The sake in strong umami and food in heavy sauce can even complement each other, so it may be a good choice for food pairing. Therefore, Saketora has selected several sakes for sake lovers, which aresuitable for drinking at room temperature, and there is also a special sake specially designed for BBQ. If you love food pairing with Japanese sakes, you must not miss our recommendations!
Sake set for serving at room temperature
To let you discover more ways to enjoy Japanese sake, Saketora has selected 6 types of sake suitable for drinking at room temperature, including 3 new arrivals. The set also provides a 10% off and fress shipping discount, so that you can enjoy your food pairing at home!
Mikadomatsu M.O.Rish Sake for Barbeque
Aged at -5°C for 3 months, it has a mild strawberry-like aroma. The alcohol concentration is low and therefore is easy for beginners. Full of acidity and umami makes it go well with grilled meat and grilled fish. The name of the sake M.O.Rish represents Mountain, Ocean and River, which implies you can enjoy this Junmai Ginjo wherever you are.
Beppin Kawatsuru Junmai Ginjo Omachi
100% brewed with sake rice Omachi from Okayama Prefecture, the aroma is rich like melon and pear, the taste is rich and full of umami like mayonnaise. On top of this, the sweet and sour taste with the note of cheese makes it become balanced and let you feel the charm of Omachi rice.
Fukukomachi Special Junmai Omachi
Brewed with traditional sake rice, Bizen Omachi, and Ginjo yeast, Association #1801, the aroma is gorgeous like melon and dried apricot, and it is full of the umami of Omachi rice. The sourness and honey-like sweetness make the sake become well-balanced and transparent. The aftertaste is long and complex with the note of orange peel. It has a slightly sour and strong at the finish, which makes this special Junmai full of surprises.
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Imayo-tsukasa Black Junmai Ultra Dry
Ultra dry and cool as its all black appearance. Extremely dry, full of minerality and umami, makes it suitable for food pairing. It is even outstanding when served warm.
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Otokoyama Junmai-daiginjo
Gentle, light and elegant with complexity. Regular gold award winner in international sake competitions since its first release in 1977.
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Kikusui
Setsugoro
Elegant and round with clean aftertaste, this outstanding Daiginjo is a regular award winner at "Annual Natonal Sake Contest".
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Maboroshinotaki Junmaiginjo Aged 3 Years
Full-bodied and rich, it is slowly aged for three years under 15℃ and tastes so different from normal sake.
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On a night like this… Deer,
Special Junmai
The series of "On a night like this…" is a limited edition, with only a small production in the domestic market. This sake is aromatic, fresh and rich with the notes of tropical fruits.