Amongst the many different drinks worldwide – from Scottish whiskey to Jamaican rhum to Belgian beer, Japanese sake is in a world of its own. Just like most things from the Orient, something about sake gives it an air of mystery. Truth be told, not many people know about it – its origins and history, how it is made, and even how it is consumed remain a topic of debate, especially to the uninitiated. But if you are interested in this wonderful drink, you’ve come to the right place. Here is your best guide to sake – and of course, how to choose your sake like a connoisseur. 

 

Like any ice lolly, the most important part of nailing a perfectly refreshing and delicious booze-infused ice popsicle is the ingredients. Ice lollies are just a couple of liquids mixed together, so if the flavour profile isn’t right, there’s nothing left for the treat to hide behind. However, consistency is also a huge part of a successful freeze. Nobody wants a runny ice lolly that melts before they can finish it, right?

 

Now you can drink your sake like a royal… A royal person, that is! Adorable calico cat design makes this a favourite Japanese inspired dinner party go to!

 

If you’re looking to get a new kick from your weekend tipple, how about something boozy made from tofu?

 

Having started out as everyday fare in Japan, ramen has become a cult food around the globe. Even prisoners has caught onto the ramen craze.

 

A ground breaking ceremony like no other has been held at the construction site of the UK’s first sake brewery in East Cambridgeshire.

 

New Yorker Timothy Sullivan had an epiphany a decade ago when he tried his first sake. It’s led him to spend the last decade as an evangelist for the Japanese drink made from fermented rice, running his own website, UrbanSake.com and becoming a “Sake Samurai”.

 

Forget the sushi! Anyone for sake and spaghetti? Or a burger and sake?

 

WatchMojo count down the top ten alcohol types of all time.

 

It’s been a long year of hard drinking and I’m sure we will all end strong with the festive season upon us. Yes the finish line is in sight, so dig deep, down your glass and pour another damn Chardonnay.