Does anyone know anything about Ouzo and/or Sake?

[chrisjor]

These are a couple types of liquor I have never tried and do not have for my bar. I was wondering if there was a brand/type that was better than others that I should try?

 

[FoBoT]

just go to a good greek restaraunt and try some Ouzo there, if you like it , ask them about the brand
remember, if you don't like licorice you won't like Ouzo

 

[HamSupLo]

sake is alright

 

[Angrymarshmello]

http://www.sake-world.com/Top_100_Sake_Picks/top_sake_picks.htm

Sake is kinda....weird and strong at the same time. Don't care too much for it but it's always handy to have just in case for parties and such

And I thought the goal was elevation?

 

[glen]

Ouzo taste like licorice or anise and I actually can't imagine a worse flavor.

 

[Anubis]

so Ouzo tasts like Jegermeister?? I liek Jeger cause i liek licorice

 

[chrisjor]

The Goal IS Elevation!! I did not realize I forgot to add that back in...thanks!!! Pretty much a fanatical U2 fan.


Thanks RagingBITCH!! Looks like I will first find out what is available locally...then do some reseach.

 

[Angrymarshmello]

Originally posted by: chrisjor
The Goal IS Elevation!! I did not realize I forgot to add that back in...thanks!!!

Your welcome, I was hoping that was you who had that in your sig, otherwise you'd just be HUH?!

 

[sobriquet]

The best ouzo is from Lesvos, so if you can find a Lesvos-based brand (such as Epom), you'll probably be in business. Ouzo Aphrodite is also top-notch.

 

[glen]

Originally posted by: TheEvil1
so Ouzo tasts like Jegermeister?? I liek Jeger cause i liek licorice

JÄGERMEISTER tastes like cough syrup.
Ouzo tastes like anise.

 

[chrisjor]

sobriquet.....

thanks I will jot those down when I go to one of our local Liquor Mega Marts!! Are there other Party Source stores in other parts of the country? They are as big as a Kmart!!!

 

[chizow]

Ouzo as someone else mentioned tastes much like liquorice, a cross between Jagermeister and Goldschlager. Typically associated with Greece and the Mediterranean and done in shots.

Sake is Japanese rice wine. Its also done in shots, but takes preparation as it is typically taken boiling hot. It is much stronger than table wine or any other wine you would drink out of a bottle and is clear. The taste is sweet, but not distinctive, no hint of grapes or any other fruit (which makes sense, its made of rice ). Its a very social drink if you ever go to one of those Japanese Steak Houses (like Benihana) with friends, its a must. Everyone will be sh1tfaced in no time and you'll be ordering one carafe after another

Chiz

 

[glen]

JÄGERMEISTER's cough syrup flavor is cherry and Anise.
Licorice is just anise.

 

[chrisjor]

chizow...

I should heat the Sake up? That WILL be very interesting!!!

 

[chizow]

Originally posted by: chrisjor
chizow...

I should heat the Sake up? That WILL be very interesting!!!

Hehe yah, its meant to be taken piping hot. There are varying qualities of Sake, I was in Japan in April for business last year, and the prices fluxuate dramatically. You can get it in monstrous 3 liter looking glass bottles, which might be the same price as a 750ml bottle. I never knew the difference. I ended up bringing a few bottles back for my bar...good fun.

I don't know how it is traditionally heated, but this worked well for me. I just boiled some water in a pot, then stuck the bottle in there for a good 10 minutes or so

They poor it into a ceramic carafe that keeps it hot, and serve it in these little ceramic shot glasses. The result is pretty surprising. Its very refreshing, unlike many tradtional shots found around the world The combination of the heat and the spirits is like a massive headrush that get a nice buzz going pretty quickly We've crushed tons of these things in 1 sitting and never been hammered like you would get on liquor. Its a very warm buzz...nothing overwhelming, won't make you feel nautious. Good stuff

Chiz

Edit: Oh yah I brought back a bunch of the Sake shot glasses depicting ancient Japanese Pr0n..great topic of discussion sitting on our bar

 

[chrisjor]

thanks.....I hope I don't get too drunk then burn myself!!!! I may report back tomorrow night as I am off until Weds.

 

[Jzero]

Hehe yah, its meant to be taken piping hot.

Beware: You have been mislead. Sake should be taken COOL, or in some cases a little warm. Crappy sake is sometimes served extremely hot so that you don't taste it as well.

Benihana is the McDonalds of hibachi. The owner of my local non-chain hibachi told me once that he would rather train a rookie chef than try to un-train an ex-Benihana chef.


From http://www.sake-world.com/FAQ_Other_Topics/Making_Sake/sake_faqs.html
Q17: What is the ideal temperature for serving sake?
Despite the words of the venerable James Bond, most decent sake tastes best slightly chilled. In short, there is no one ideal serving temperature, but cool to chilled brings our the best in most good sake, with subtle differences presenting themselves at each temperature range. A lot of good sake goes well warmed, but not too hot! Also, sake should never be served too chilled, as all flavors and aromas are masked. This is important!

Piping hot sake is a carryover from decades ago when sake was not at the level it is now, and heating it was the best way to go. Times have changed, but in Japan as well as in the US, a lot of cheap sake is served very hot.

 

[xospec1alk]

i've always had sake either warm or chilled....never piping hot...

 

[chrisjor]

Thanks for all the ifo. guys!!

 

[Bryophyte]

I got very very drunk in Athens back in 85, on ouzo. Here was my experience: first few sips of it numbed my mouth and throat. Rest of the bottle went down like soda pop, didn't feel drunk at all. A bit later, was hit by the drunk bus broadside, and I apparently wandered away and was just about to get jumped when my friends found me. Apparently we played "Strip Charades" later. I remember very little from this time. I was thrown on my bed and left for dead ( ) until it was time to get to the airport the next day. Somehow got up and dressed (for some strange reason I tried to iron my shirt and burned the crap out of my hand in the process, as I found out later when I could finally feel something.) Was drunk until we got to Belgium, then was deathly ill for the next two days, eating nothing but bread and water. Couldn't stand the smell of licorice for another five years. Wonderful world of alcohol poisoning.

BD

 

[Doggiedog]

My favorite sake is Akita Honmare. It is best served chilled.

There are two types of sake really. Dry or sweet. I prefer sweet.

 

[Apathetic]

Ouzo is one of the few types of liquor I don't like (I don't like licorice).

Dave

 

[Shelly21]

I used to be a waitress for a sushi bar. (imagine that...)

Most people like their sake hot. We pour them in to the sake serving bottle, stick in microwave for 2 minutes on high.

I like it hot as opposed to chilled. it doesn't taste strong when hot...