Ingredients & Production:Sake: Made from polished rice, rice koji and water via fermentation and pressing → fermented alcohol.
Plum Sake: Blends sake with plum juice and sugar → blended beverage, no secondary fermentation.
Taste & Flavor:
Sake: Crisp, rice-forward with floral/fruity notes, low sweetness, 13~15% vol
Plum Sake: Sweet-tart, intense plum aroma, higher sugar content, 10~17% vol.
Usage:
Sake: Paired with sushi/sashimi or served neat/warm.
Plum Sake: Enjoyed as a dessert wine, mixed with ice/soda/juice for cocktails.
Summary: Sake is a fermented rice wine, while Plum Sake is a sake-based blend emphasizing plum sweetness. They differ in process, taste, and serving styles.