In Japan, the proverb "Sake wa honshin o arawasu" translates to "sake reveals the true heart." But that's one of the few things translated when it comes to the country's signature alcoholic beverage. ...

Tried one sake, you’ve tried them all, right? Thankfully, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Much like wine, the ingredients for sake are few – rice, koji (rice mold), water and yeast – but the ...