
What is Sake?
What is Sake?
Sake, often translated as Saki, Japanese rice wine, or rice wine, is an alcoholic beverage of Japanese origin made from fermented rice.
Although Sake is also known as rice wine, it is actually made in a similar way to beer, using ‘rice’ instead of ‘barley’. Sake is more than just a drink; it’s a means of immersing yourself in Japanese culture, lifestyle, and historical background. So what is Sake all about?