Sun Masamune Information

Sun Masamune currently produces several styles and varieties of sake under Go-Shu Brand. All styles would fall under Hiya category, meaning that these sakes are designed to be best when consumed chilled or at room temperature. Some may also be consumed Atsukan style being heated to around 50 degree in a traditional Tokkuri (sake flask) and served between 35 degree to 40 degree into a Choko (porcelain sake cup). This is very much up to the personal taste preference of the consumer. One seldom pours ones own sake, but always remaining eager to pour for that of another accompanying drinker. Some restaurants serve their chilled sake in shot glasses, however a wine glass is now the preferred option by most consumers. The modern high grade sakes are nearly always enjoyed chilled and best served direct from the bottle into such a wine glass as the XL5 tasting glass or a Sauvignon Blanc glass. For a truly traditional and unique experience, try sipping Go-Shu, Junmai sake from the corner of a Masu, an old time 180ml rice measure or cedar sake drinking cup. A virgin wood Masu cup will impart the traditional Taru or wooden barrel flavour of Japanese white cedar.