Sake expert Andre Chalson has chosen sakes from the Nagasaki and Fukui regions in Japan, which make for the perfect everyday drinks
While the choice of drink for many discerning drinkers in Singapore are still wines or whiskies, there is a growing interest in the Japanese sake for the past few years. It’s not surprising, considering sake is one of the most versatile alcoholic beverages in the world. In fact, Andre Chalson, the managing director of sake importer Mead, affirmed that “sake pairs extremely well with all cuisines” due to the four simple ingredients (rice, water, yeast and koji) that give it different levels of sweetness, dryness and umami.
Unlike wines which tend to be the star of the meal “sake plays a supporting role” to enhance the flavours of dishes. That's why it's always a good ide to update your sake collection, starting with these highly recommended bottles.
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1. Banshu Yokawa Yamadanishiki 35%
This Junmai Daiginjo comes from a long-standing brewery, founded in the Hyogo Prefecture 180 years ago. It is made with koji and kake rice from the Fukui prefecture to ensure each bottle reflects the spirit of the region. The rice is milled down to 55 per cent and mingled with original sake yeast to reveal fruity characters of grapefruit, melon, white peach and pineapple.