Rich and sweet

[What is rich, sweet sake?] The sweetness of sake does not come from the sweetness of sugar, but from the sugars contained in the rice, which is the raw material for sake . This rich, sweet sake is characterized by a sweetness that is reminiscent of biting into a whole fresh fruit, and a harmonious blend of the rich umami and full-bodied flavor derived from rice .

[Key points for determining whether a sake is rich or sweet] The most useful reference for distinguishing sweet sake is the number called "sake meter value."
Sake meter value is a numerical value that represents the specific gravity of sake when the specific gravity of water is set to zero (±0).
Because sugar is heavier than water, the more extractive content there is, the - (negative) and the sweeter it will taste , and the less extractive content there is, the + (positive) and the drier it will taste. Although you cannot judge by numbers alone, we recommend checking the acidity and amino acid content in addition to the Sake Meter value.

[Brief explanation of each item]
・Sake meter value: the more negative the number, the sweeter the sake, and the more positive the number, the drier the sake.
- Acidity: The higher the number, the richer the taste; the lower the number, the lighter the taste.
- Amino acid content: The higher the number, the richer the flavor, and the lower the number, the lighter the flavor.