Sake consists of two basic types, Futsu-shu and Tokutei meisho-shu. Futsu-shu is the ordinary Sake comparable to table wine and makes up the biggest production amounts. Tokutei mei sho-shu, on the other hand is are Special Designation Sake or Premium Sake which is distinguished by factors like the finesse with which polishing of rice has been accomplished, percentage of brewer’s alcohol added or the complete absence of brewer’s alcohol. Here we'll discuss what's the difference between Special Designation/Premium Sake.