How to Order Sake - Tasting Notes from A Sommelier

On this episode of Shokunin, sushi chef David Bouhadana visits Shigure, a Tribeca sake bar and Japanese kitchen, for a sake tasting with master sommelier Monica Samuels. Watch for tasting notes and food pairings for five sake varieties, sure to kick-start your traditional Japanese rice wine education.

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[connorcapdeville]

Awesome episode! Very informative. I used to be a bar manager at a Japanese restaurant and getting people to even try sake was like pulling teeth. And we had a great list! Should be required watching before you go in to any Japanese restaurant.

[ZbjetisGod]

wish she actually gave info on what to look for in the menu and explained what all the words in a name meant. while the vidoe was enjoyable I am no closer to learning how to order sake

[ieprince]

This is just a fun video. Informative but fun to watch people talking about sake.

[jonlivington]

"It's not the alcohol, it's hard to remember one sentence - trust me!"
David, IT IS the alcohol talking! Lol.

[Wan]

You’ve missed one of the most important notes to remember. The S.M.V Sake Meter value which by looking at the back of the bottle, you can tell if its going to be a drier sake or sweeter or a medium body

[ufinc]

Entertaining, educational and inspiring. This is why I love Eater. Keep it up, guys.

[jboy]

Oh how I would LOVE to have a "sake bar" in my city. Just a flight of sake for a night while watching the Warriors play.

[TheJamesbuquet]

I LOVE these Japanese themed videos. Very informative and fun to watch.

[LunaticReason]

Seemed he was already drunk by the third drink.

[markusbrendel]

Love this series! keep up the good work

[ivaeradon]

The biggest problem I have with this video (and the sommelier) is that this is supposed to be informative- and she is supposed to be an expert- but they don't even address the fact that "sake" isn't even the name of the drink. "Sake" is a general term for alcoholic beverages in Japan. "Nihonshu", or "Seishu", is what the West calls "sake", and specifically refers to the clear rice wine.

[YoshiraTV]

This is really nice video for explain Sake ;) Thank you

[LeylaRuinsEverything]

Informative and entertaining. I love sake and enjoyed learning more about the varietals from the sake expert. Here's to 18% alcohol sake, kanpai!

[ArizaPoet]

Amazing video. Never would have thought Sake could be so versatile. I love pairing food with different beers or wines. And enjoy different spirits. But never "enjoyed" a sake outside of the bombs.
This may be a dumb question, but do you drink this room temperature, chilled or warm like they give it to you in the sake bombs?

[ichisp]

Great video! I have to ask. Did anyone else notice the ninja at 3:43!!??

[JLB]

What does she mean when she says "it's responsible to spit"? Do you not just drink it? (serious question)

[collindani]

Now having a craving for SAKE! P.S. are there any Non- alcoholic ones?

[chrispycrunchy]

Why do people say sake like that. Its (sah-keh) not sah-key; oh my gosh it doesnt take much to pronounce the word in its original language.

[JohnDoe]

I'm hearing saki is only 18% alcohol. So it must be half way between wine and liquor.

[golummcsmeagolhomie]

What did you call me?! Wonder if he got it in by the end of the night.