For
long-term storage a cool, dark location is even better,
as sake stored at the right
temperature and the right humidity will keep for many years.
Once bottled, sake begins to mature and change color. Sake
is particularly sensitive to high temperatures and sunlight
and so ideally should be protected from light. Under these
conditions, the average sake can be stored for up to 16
months without any
change in quality.
For
long-term storage a cool, dark location is even better,
as sake stored at the right
temperature and the right humidity will keep for many years.