How long is the taste of Japanese sake? Thorough explanation of the period of best flavor and proper preservation methods

Hello everyone

This time I’m going to talk to you about the taste period of Japanese sake限”。

「But by the way, does Japanese sake have a so-called taste period?嗎？」

I think many people have questions like this, so let us tell you the correct answer.吧！！

Then I will teach you how to keep Japanese sake longer and better flavor.更佳。

If you like Japanese sake, please read this article喔。

Table of contents

• Does Japanese sake have a taste period?？
• The best flavor period of wine is judged by the year and month of manufacture判斷！
• The 3 main points of how to effectively preserve Japanese sake
• How to use Japanese sake that has been accidentally left for too long？
• Conclusion

Does Japanese sake have a taste period?？

Directly from the conclusion…

Japanese sake does not record the taste period！

Why is this？

Because Japanese sake will not spoil when it has not been opened的。

The alcohol content of Japanese sake is usually above 15%。

Alcohol has a bactericidal effect, so wine with a high alcohol content is basically impossible to spoil when it is not opened.的。

Because of this, Japanese sake does not need to record the taste period, and you will not see such a label標籤。

However, even though there is no so-called tasting period for Japanese sake, there is still an optimal tasting period.嚐期間」。

Although there is no time limit for taste, how do you judge when the best flavor of wine is?呢？

The best flavor period of wine is judged by the year and month of manufacture判斷！

Have you seen a mark like the one in the picture above?？

What is recorded here is not the taste period but the manufacturing year and month月。

There is an obligation to mark the year and month of manufacture on the label of Japanese sake務。

But this manufacturing year and month does not refer to the date of manufacture of the wine but the date when the wine was put into the bottle日期。

We can estimate the deliciousness of the wine based on the length of time estimated from the year and month of manufacture。

Because of the different types of Japanese sake, the changes over time are also different, so the next step is to estimate when the best flavor period of each different sake時。

（Many shops that provide liquor also calculate and manage products according to the method described below.！）

⚫︎Ordinary Japanese sake

・Approximately 1 year from the date of manufacture間

⚫︎Raw wine

・In the case of refrigerated storage for approximately 67 months from the date of manufacture情況下）

※This is a rough estimate。

Since raw sake and general Japanese sake are made in different ways, the best taste period of the two is also different.異。

Generally speaking, Japanese sake will be fired again after it is made before it is produced, which is sterilization by heating.作殺菌處理。

However, the raw wine will not be heated at all during the production process理。

The sake that is loved by everyone because of its fresh taste is not heat-sterilized, so it can be stored for a shorter period of time than Japanese sake.得短。

But exceptions also exist的！

As a long-term matured sake, Japanese sake is mostly sake that has been preserved for a long time from the date of manufacture.酒。

Generally speaking, drinking it fresh is not the way to enjoy Japanese sake式。

But basically most of the long-term aged wines are products that are manufactured on the premise that it takes a long time to mature, so the brewers will also store them under special circumstances.起來。

If you want to know more about long-term mature wine, please refer to考This article。

The 3 main points of how to effectively preserve Japanese sake

It's hard to figure out the best taste period of Japanese sake. If you accidentally make a mistake about the preservation method, it will be wasted呢…

Next, I will introduce three important points to be aware of when preserving Japanese sake點！

⚫︎Point 1　 pay attention to sunlight

Japanese sake is a slender alcohol that cannot withstand exposure to sunlight or fluorescent lights.。

Especially if it is placed in direct sunlight, the color will change in a short time.化

The reason is that the intensity of ultraviolet rays will change the composition of Japanese sake。

If placed in the sun for a long time, there may be an odor called sunlight.臭產生。

It is rare that Japanese sake has their own unique aroma. It would be a waste to make the original aroma disappear due to the smell of sunlight.了！！！

So please be sure to store Japanese sake in a place where it will not be exposed to sunlight所。

⚫︎Point 2　Pay attention to temperature management

Japanese sake is very sensitive to temperature changes。

If Japanese sake is placed in a high-temperature place, the color will gradually change, and there will also be a unique smell called aging.臭味產生。

If the wine is stored at a low temperature, the taste will almost change slightly化。

If possible, it is recommended to store at a temperature of 56 degrees at least, and be careful not to let the temperature of the storage environment exceed 15 degrees.5度。

 

⚫︎Focus3　Pay attention to the air

Air can be said to be a big enemy of Japanese sake。

As long as Japanese sake comes into contact with the air, it will begin to oxidize and the taste will gradually change dramatically.化。

Especially in the case of raw wine, you must pay special attention！！

Once the Japanese sake is opened, it is recommended to drink it within a few days if possible.完畢。

If there is leftover wine, it can be used in cooking用。

If you want to keep the wine in spite of this, it is best to move the wine to a smaller container中。

Fill the small bottle with wine as much as possible so that the surface of the wine in contact with the air can be minimized to prevent the possibility of oxidation能性。

Before moving the wine to a new container, please remember to clean the container and wait for it to dry before starting to move作。

 

How to use Japanese sake that has been accidentally left for too long？

If the sake is left for too long, the color will gradually turn yellow and the aroma will also change.變化。

This state is called aging化」。

The taste may become bitter or sweet. Anyway, it will become more and more different from the original taste樣。

Since the taste will gradually change, it is basically best to drink it as soon as possible after opening.完。

In addition, if the unopened Japanese sake is managed in accordance with the preservation method just introduced, it will be able to retain the taste for longer than you think.保留住。

This is especially true for wine that has been pasteurized。

However, if it is placed too long, it is NG.的。

Try not to have the idea that the wine you receive from others is very precious, so I want to cherish it, but to enjoy it during the most delicious period is the most important thing.重要的。

If you really accidentally change the taste before drinking it, don’t throw it away. Let’s use them to the maximum.們吧！

① Add it when cooking rice

Add 2 rice to 1 tablespoon of Japanese sake。

Since the sugar contained in Japanese sake is like a film covering the periphery of the rice, rice cooked with a little Japanese sake will be softer and plump.滿。

And in this way, if the rice is kept in an electric pot for a long time after it is cooked, it will not feel dry after being cooled, or it can maintain the original taste.的美味。

So it can also be used as cooked rice that is frozen and then heated in the microwave喔。

②Add to stew

The taste of Japanese sake is very compatible with miso and soy sauce, so it is especially suitable for stewed dishes.中。

Because Japanese sake contains amino acids, it has a slight bitterness and sweetness. Adding to the dishes can make the dishes more flavorful豐富。

There are also new attempts to add it to curry試。

Japanese sake can reduce the spicy taste of curry, make the taste more round and mild, and successfully pull out the delicious curry while suppressing the smell of meat.的臭味。

When using Japanese sake in cooking, the alcohol will evaporate reliably, so be careful when you cook下廚。

③Add some seasoning directly to the finished dish

Adding a little sake to the finished dish is enough。

There are many ways to add it to the soup of instant noodles or soba noodles or to the soup of shabu-shabu.嘗試。

This will make the overall taste smoother and increase the deliciousness of the dishes度。

But be careful not to add too much. Adding a little bit to make the taste have a richer effect will make people feel a big upgrade的感覺。

You can try all kinds of dishes！

④As skin care products

I heard that Toshi, the chief brewer of Japanese sake, said that the sake made his hands more beautiful加美麗。

Because Japanese sake contains many ingredients such as amino acids and ferulic acid, it is also considered to have a beautifying effect.果。

Put Japanese sake into a spray bottle that can be bought in a 100 yen shop, and it will instantly turn into a spray beauty liquid啦！

Japanese sake made only with water rice noodles as the raw material does not feel sticky and can effectively moisturize the skin潤肌膚。

But remember that people with sensitive skin and those who are allergic to alcohol must pay more attention to use留意。

⑤Add to the bath water

Just add a cup or so of Japanese sake to the bath water to moisturize your skin膚。

Furthermore, because Japanese sake can promote blood circulation, it also has the effect of making hot water less easy to cool down.效果。

It’s also the blessing of wine that I can’t drink anymore to have so many fun to use呢！

Conclusion

What do you think？

While comprehending the knack for the best flavor of Japanese sake, remember to master the preservation method so that you can enjoy the best Japanese sake in your own home.酒喔。

Also, if you accidentally find Japanese sake that has been left for too long, remember not to throw it away and take this opportunity to use the method introduced this time.用它吧！