saké
Japanese rice alcohol
Saké is Japanese rice wine, brewed by fermenting polished rice.
It ranges from dry to sweet, served warm or chilled depending on quality and preference: We ordered hot saké with our sushi.
The accent mark indicates the final syllable is pronounced, distinguishing it from English "sake" meaning purpose or benefit.
Microbial sugar conversion
- yeastFermenting fungus
- kojiFermentation mold for Japanese foods
- pasteurizationThermal pathogen elimination process
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
enzymes · brewing · filtration · pressing · aging · nihonshu · microorganisms · ethanol
Smoothing by friction
- millingProcessing grain mechanically
- grainCereal plant's harvest unit
- glutinousSticky and viscous
- starchComplex plant carbohydrate
harvest · husk · paddy · cultivation
Japanese animistic tradition
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
- offeringSomething presented or given
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
shrine · celebration · sanctity · dedication · consecration · prayer · blessing · tradition
fermentation
Microbial sugar conversion
- yeastFermenting fungus
- kojiFermentation mold for Japanese foods
- pasteurizationThermal pathogen elimination process
alcohol · enzymes · brewing · filtration · pressing · aging · nihonshu · microorganisms · ethanol · anaerobic
umami
Fifth taste sensation
floral · earthy · smooth · crisp · rich · delicate · fragrant · acidity · finish · body
polishing
Smoothing by friction
starch · harvest · husk · paddy · cultivation
Shinto
Japanese animistic tradition
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
- offeringSomething presented or given
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
wedding · shrine · celebration · sanctity · dedication · consecration · prayer · blessing · tradition · sacred
warm
Moderately heated, or friendly
- chilledMade or kept cold
- room-temperatureStandard indoor conditions
- carafeStopperless serving vessel
decanter · pairing · sommelier · tasting · aroma · pour · temperature · goblet · chalice
sparkling
Emitting small bright flashes
- agedAdvanced in years
- premiumAdded cost for better
- classificationSystematic grouping by traits
sakéBordeaux wine
Wine from Gironde region
whiskey · Kentucky bourbon · bourbon · scotch · Irish whiskey
sakémoonshine
Illegally distilled spirits
absinthe · grain alcohol · near beer · water
- for the sake ofIn interest of
- for God's sakeImpatient emphatic interjection
- for heaven's sakeExclamation of frustration
- for Pete's sakeMild oath of frustration
- for pity's sakeExasperated plea for compassion
- art for art's sakeIntrinsic value of creation