Sake ( Nihon shu) and Wine

I love Sake. Nihon shu to be more precise.
I like its taste and aroma and its transparency like pure water.. But there is more to it.

About a few years ago I was so refreshed, relaxed, and eased after a sip. (Just let you know that I’m not alcoholic!) But I felt this rather a bit strange experience. I didn’t know what happened to me but felt some kind of new realisation about myself .. I really enjoyed sake from the bottom of my heart. I mean..I really mean it… I realised I had been rooted to the world of sake.

I think I need more explanation.

I love wine, too. Wine is a beautiful creation. Colour, taste, palette, aroma you name it. It’s such a delicate drink which I have so much respect for. But ever since I had this sake experience I somehow enjoyed wine as almost like an outsider. I still truly enjoyed wine but somehow I feel like I’m a voyager of the world of wine..

I assume appreciation to taste has 2 types.

One comes from simply from taste.

The other comes from a story or some kind of relationship related to the taste.

Let’s say your mother’s home made food is always fantastic. You grew up with it so whenever you eat, especially after while not having a chance to eat, you really appreciate it.

What happened to me was similar to this. I grew up eating Japanese food. There is a great matching between Japanese food and sake.
I think sake was a trigger to remember food I grew up with and at the same time the culture which I have grew up with.

For me this experience and realisation is special. Especially after 16 years of living in London It’s a rediscovery of my own culture.
Now it’s time to drink Sake and celebrate my culture.

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