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.
Yamada Nishiki dominates sake rice talk, but it isn’t a ranking. Here’s what actually separates Yamada Nishiki, Omachi, Gohyakumangoku and Miyama Nishiki.
Why is sake expensive? The price mostly pays for rice polishing, premium rice, and hand labour — not superiority. Here is what a higher price tag actually buys.