2. Rice



sake rice
Among the over thirty varieties of sake rice found in Japan, we will cite the most famous of them.
The YAMADA NISHIKI also called "king of sake rice", has a strong and beautiful perfume scent to it. It is used in the brewing of most of Daiginjo Sake.
The OMACHI has a discrete perfume, and a specific hearthy flavor.
The GOHYAKUMANGOKU produces clear and soft sake with a delicate taste.
The KOSHIIBUKI is a rice with complex aromas, and gives a nicely scented and slightly sweeter sake.