If it’s your first time buying Sake, you might be overwhelmed with a lot of options. Plus, it’s complicated Japanese names is confusing. So, here is a tip: try buying one of Japan’s infamous Sake brands-- the Hakushika. This brand is considered as one of the “best” in producing the finest Sake drinks. Here are some of the Hakushika sake drinks that you should try:
This is the kind of sake that is great paired with food that has a bold flavour because of its sharp and refreshing finish. Examples of food choices are: the different varieties of Sushi (Nigiri and Makuzushi), Wafu Hamburger Steak, Gyoza, Ramen and Katsu-breaded recipes.
Junmai Ginjo
If you want something that has a fruity taste, then the Junmai Ginjo sake drink is the right one for you. It has a distinctive flavor of Japan’s infamous fruit, Ginjo with a mild and dry taste. Best paired with seafood, poultry and beef.
Gold Yamadanishiki Junmai
This is one of Hakushika’s premium sake drinks. It has a rich and deep taste, and it has “gold flakes” inside to make it look more festive. You should drink this with sashimi, sukiyaki or shabu-shabu.
Snow Beauty Junmai Nigori Sake
But if you want to explore and taste something unique, then you should buy the Snow Beauty Junmai Nigori Sake. Another sake drink that tastes sweet and has a velvety texture. It can be drink first as an appetizer.
Honjozo Yamadanishiki
This also one of Hakushika’s premium sake drinks. It is considered as the “king” among its premium sake drinks because it has been brewed by a special ancient technique. Drink this with tempura and noodles.
Yoshino Taru Sake
You can smell the fresh and fragrant Japanese cedar from this sake drink. It is considered as the “reminiscent” of traditional sake drinks because of its wooden aroma. Best paired with stir-fried vegetables.
You can get all these unique Hakushika sake from Sake.sg in Singapore. They even offer alcohol promotions in Singapore in which you can buy a bunch of premium drinks for an affordable price!
