Reishu (chilled sake)Reishu (chilled sake) (冷酒): Chilled sake, about 5–15 °C. It suits ginjo and nama sake.Japanese冷酒(れいしゅ)GroupServing & moreFrom “Temperature and how to drink”Read “Temperature and how to drink”Related termsHiyaSake at room temperature (about 20 °C). Despite the name, not chilled.GinjoPolished to 60% or less and fermented slowly at low temperature. Fruity aroma (ginjo-ka).NamazakeNever pasteurised. Fresh and lively, so keep it refrigerated.Updated 30 September 2026Back to the glossaryAll guides