How I Store Nihonshu (Sake)
Ryosuke Kuga
The special fridge I talked about before — Remacom.
This fridge can keep the temperature between a regular refrigerator and a freezer, making it perfect for storing sake.
In general, to slow down the aging of sake, it’s recommended to store it at –5°C to –10°C(14-23°F), a range called “ice temperature,” where water freezes but sake doesn’t.
Personally, I’ve found –8°C(18°F) to be ideal for delicate sake.
Because sake changes in flavor depending on its storage temperature, I adjust it based on what I want to enjoy:
- Room temp when I want to bring out a bit more umami for robust, warm-serving sake
- –8°C(18°F) when I want to keep it fresh
- 0°C(32°F) when I want slow, gentle maturation
Enjoying sake at home becomes even more fun when you control the temperature.
