This refers to a polishing or milling percentage rate of the rice grains. The percentage figure means the amount of the rice kernel that is left after polishing. Seimaibual 40% indicates that 60% of t [..]

Sake that has not been diluted with water to lower alcohol level. Has higher alcohol content than normal sake.

A type of sake made by adding distilled alcohol into Junmai Shu to add flavor.

Rice that contains cultivated Koji mold in it. Vital ingredient in making sake.

A square cup made of wood used to drink sake. Usually used on special occasions.

See Sake Meter Value.

A Japanese distilled alcohol made from sweet potatoes, barley, buckwheat, rice and a variety of other raw ingredients. It is similar to vodka, and has a higher alcohol content.

The Japanese term for brewmaster.

Pitcher used to pour sake.