A primer on how to drink sake mirrors that of Japanese whisky : you savor it. Considered the national drink of Japan, sake has served as a staple in Japanese cuisine and culture for centuries (as has awamori ). Nowadays, you don’t have to travel far to sip on this iconic spirit. According to the Japanese Sake and Shochu Makers Association , sake exports from Japan to the U.S. have more than doubled over the last decade. "The importation of premium sake began about 30 years ago, and ref...
