Sake 101 part 1! Learn 5 things when buying sake. Here’s 3 for now! Stay tuned for v2. 1. Check the Grades - grades of sake are determined by a rice polishing ratio. This is represented by 8 grades: Junmai, Honjozo, Tokubetsu Junmai, Tokubetsu Honjozo, Junmai Ginjo, Ginjo, Junmai Daiginjo and Daiginjo. See how I didn’t say NIGORI? 2. Fresh is best. Sake doesn’t have the same aging qualities as wine. So, try to drink your sake within a year of purchase. 3. Hot vs Cold? Generally speaking, buy che