To be hot or not to be

Probably this is one of the most popular questions I get from people.
Well, let's think this way.
What kind of drinks do you drink cold and warm? Why?
Coke, of course cold, Red wine room temp or slightly chilled, white wine chilled, coffee iced and hot, champaign chilled.

So what are the common things in these?
If the drink is or has;
1. CO2=Chilled
2. Full body not sweet with less fruity aroma with mild acidity(not vinegar type acid)=Room temp~hot
3. Fruity aroma with light and sweet finish=Chilled

Sake are the same. If you have premium Ginjo Class sake with fruity aroma and clean finish, you may want to drink it chilled. If the sake has less fruity or floral aroma, try it warm around 95F~105F.
All warm sake is not the low quality sake. As a matter of fact, unbalanced or low quality sake will taste better if it's super chilled than warm.

Never drink sake at boiling hot temperature!!
Also, you may want to try them from different servingwares. It will make a big difference!
Chilled sake with white wine glass and warm sake with ceramic type cup.

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