Originally Posted by
ptr120
I think you'll find that the Sake needs to be served cold but it won't matter if it isn't transported cold.
Oh, no. Unpasteurised sake MUST be kept chilled. Interestingly some sake producers also insist that pasteurised ones are stored refrigerated, but I don’t think it matters (for periods up to a year). I would also recommend to find out the best serving temperature for each sake (and depending on food); you will find that some sakes give their best at room temperature or slightly warm.