Interesting to learn about ‘Nihonshu-Do’ which is an arbitrary scale used to measure the density of the Sake compared to the density of the water. Negative values indicate more residual sugar and other unfermentable components such as fats and proteins. The lower the Nihonshu-Do value, the more dense or Amakuchi (sweet tasting). Likewise, the higher the Nihonshu-Do, the ...

... -splitting explosion.       By one p.m., all is quiet on Mindoro, and we stuff ourselves with roast turkey, dressing and gravy, delicious canned satsuma and just enough nihonshu wine for a little glow.       For my courageous decision to delay dinner, our overly zealous intelligence officer recommends me for a bronze star. The Navy higher ups ...