Though Japanese sake has long been in existence in Japan, it was only a couple of decades ago that the world started noticing. But as the world progresses, so does this drink's popularity. Today, many bars across the country serve sake. It is mixed with other drinks to make great cocktails, or it can be drank similar to wine.
Not many people would agree to drink sake. This is perhaps of the many misconceptions floating around about this Japanese traditional drink. Of course, most of these misconceptions are not true. So if you want to enjoy your first shot of sake, you might want to get your facts straight.
Here are the top misconceptions about Japanese sake
Misconception 1: Japanese sake is rice wine.
Many people think that sake is wine or beer, but in actuality, it falls in neither category. Wine comes from fruits, and beer contains hops. There may no category that sake falls right into, but it's safe to assume that this drink is a "fermented beverage made from rice."
Misconception 2: Sake contains high amount of alcohol.
Contrary to what many people believe, sake has around 15% alcohol content. Its strong fruity smell does not literally translate to a high amount of alcohol.
Misconception 3: Sake should not be consumed with sushi.
Many people believe that sake does not go well with sushi because both of them are made from rice. But Japanese people think this is an utterly baseless belief. As a matter of fact, some would say that sake compliments sushi and other types of Japanese delicacy well.
