Yamada Nishiki Sake Rice: What Variety Is Really in Your Bottle?
Yamada Nishiki dominates sake rice talk, but it isn’t a ranking. Here’s what actually separates Yamada Nishiki, Omachi, Gohyakumangoku and Miyama Nishiki.
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The Science of Polishing: Why Grinding Away Rice Makes Better Sake
Why is sake rice polished? Milling away the grain’s outer layers removes the proteins and fats that cause rough flavours, leaving the pure starch heart. Here is the science.
