Japanese

[Kcwhippet]

Gekk is a good name for what that sake is, Georgie. It's sort of the Two Buck Chuck of the sake world - mass produced, not that great, but cheap. It's a sake that needs to be warmed up to be palatable. Over the past few years, I've had about 30 or so sakes and, for quality, I'd put Gekkeikan about 31 on that list.

The nigori style quijote mentions is a wonderful sake that's only semi-filtered and has some of the rice solids still in it (on purpose). It's a richer, more viscous style and the Momokawa Pearl has a sweeter, toasty, coconut taste that goes very well with spicier dishes (Thai, Hunan, etc.). I like it a lot.

[This message has been edited by Kcwhippet (edited 12-16-2003).]