Warming sake, known as atsukan or okan, transforms its aroma and flavor, revealing new layers of sweetness, umami, and texture at different temperatures. Gentle, even heating using a bain-marie and ...

The world of sake, Japan's national drink, is vast and fascinating. There are many different flavor profiles and breweries to explore. Learning about all the varieties of sake and what makes them ...

I recently proclaimed a huge confession: I don’t get sake. I had attended sake tastings, sat through sake classes, watched sake documentaries. I had tried it, warm and cold, budget and high-end, ...

A brief guide to some key terms, styles and things to keep in mind. By Eric Asimov Sake is the fermented product of rice, with its own character, body of knowledge and vocabulary. Here are some sake ...

The sake bomb isn’t the most elegant drinking experience—you’re lucky if you wake up without your shoes on. But this beautiful vessel will keep warm sake warm, cold sake cold—and looks like a naval ...

Hints for buying and appreciating sake: There are many styles of sake, including dry sakes, sweet sakes, aged sakes, fortified sakes, sparkling sakes and organic sakes. Since sake should be ...