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 15% off and free shipping. And what's more, the first 3 customers of this set can also get a bottle of Slam Dunk sake 'Miinokotobuki +14 Junmai Ginjo' for FREE! 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. -
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 2023
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 offers a 12% off and free shipping discount! And the first 3 customers of this set can also get a bottle of Slam Dunk sake 'Miinokotobuki +14 Junmai Ginjo' for FREE!
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Yauemon With Malic acid yeast
Using "malic acid high-yield yeast" that is not commonly used in general sake brewing as the raw material, the aroma is reminiscent of freshly picked apples, refreshing and pleasant.
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Takaki No Ippon
Junmai DaiginjoShirataki Sake Brewery has a tradition of naming sake after the head brewer, and this Takaki No Ippon is the masterpiece brewed by Mr. Takaki Matsumoto, the current head brewer, with all his skills.
Yauemon With Malic acid yeast
Using "malic acid high-yield yeast" that is not commonly used in general sake brewing as the raw material, the aroma is reminiscent of freshly picked apples, refreshing and pleasant.
Takaki No Ippon Junmai Daiginjo
Shirataki Sake Brewery has a tradition of naming sake after the head brewer, and this Takaki No Ippon is the masterpiece brewed by Mr. Takaki Matsumoto, the current head brewer, with all his skills.
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Ozeki Junmai Daiginjo Judan Jikomi
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Momokawa Hanakiwami Junmai Daiginjo
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Kuromatsu-Senjo Prototype Junmaidaiginjo
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Kinryo
Junmai Daiginjo KiramekiThe flagship sake of Nishino Kinryo Brwery in the Kagawa-Sanuki region. With refreshing notes of fruit and herbs, and a sharp mouthfeel that flows down the throat. It is an award-winning dry Junmai Daiginjo.
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Kinryo Special
Junmai KusukamiBrewed using natural yeast collected from a 900-year-old camphor tree, it has an excellent umami and sour taste, and a refreshing mouthfeel in the throat. The unique acidity makes it very suitable for drinking in the cold season.
Kinryo Junmai Daiginjo Kirameki
The flagship sake of Nishino Kinryo Brwery in the Kagawa-Sanuki region. With refreshing notes of fruit and herbs, and a sharp mouthfeel that flows down the throat. It is an award-winning dry Junmai Daiginjo.
Kinryo Special
Junmai Kusukami
Brewed using natural yeast collected from a 900-year-old camphor tree, it has an excellent umami and sour taste, and a refreshing mouthfeel in the throat. The unique acidity makes it very suitable for drinking in the cold season.
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Kokushi Muso Junmai Ginjo Wakazo BLACK
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Imayo-tsukasa Black Junmai Ultra Dry