TOP 10 List – Two “Sake 101” Kits For At Home Craziness

Herewith are two different sake sets that let you explore the traditional and general sake expressions of the categories of sake. It’s important to say that they are generalities, but they are pretty on target for the perceived notion of typical sakes within a category. That said, the lines of traditional categories have been blurred of late because of advanced milling practices that see sakes over-milled for their particular category. And yes, many Ginjo sakes today drink like Daiginjos! Is that better for value? In a sense, but you do lose the historical context of sake categories in the process. So why not try a Sake 101 Kit to revisit those senses, or try one for the very first time to get a good sense of the foundation of sake? Sake 101 at home or party kits educate your palate to the traditional sake categories and allow you to create your own baseline for future sake appreciation.

Sake 101 Kit #1: The Standards!

1) Otokoyama Tokubetsu Junmai "Man's Mountain"

2) Dewazakura Oka Ginjo "Cherry Bouquet"

3) Ichinokura Junmai Daiginjo "Kura No Hana"

4) Katafune Koshino Sesshu Junmai Nigori

Sake 101 Kit #2: The Bold and Beautiful!

1) Tengumai Yamahai Junmai "Dance of the Demon"

2) Shiokawa Yamahai Junmai Ginjo "Cowboy"

3) Tedorigawa Yamahai Daiginjo "Chrysanthemum Meadow"

4) Choryo Yoshinosugi Omachi Taru Yamahai Junmai "Cedar Country"