Should sake be consumed chilled or warm?

[bif]

I've never had it before and bought a small bottle this afternoon.

[Nickster]

1. I've always had it warmed, but I think you can drink it both ways.

[Turbineguy]

2. Warm

if it's cold outside.

But it's fast acting!

[MrScorpio]

3. As always, James Bond has the answer

Tanaka asks James, "You like Japanese sake, Mr. Bond - or would you like a vodka martini?" James replies, "Oh no, I like sake, especially when it's served at the correct temperature, 98.4F, like this is."

[bif]

5. So I can't serve it room temperature

Which in our house hovers around 63!

[MrScorpio]

8. Only an uncivilised person would do such a thing

Some culture would be appreciated

[Shakespeare]

4. It used to be strictly warm, but certain kinds now are made to be drunk chilled.

There--that doesn't help at all, does it? :7

[trof]

6. My pref: Warm in winter, cold in summer.

Damn I kinda miss that.
Haven't had any in about 10 years.
Not since Narita layovers.
Too much was a real skull cracker, though.
:-(

[Fleshdancer]

7. Depends on the quality of the sake and personal preference...

I prefer to drink cheap sake warm and expensive sake cold.

[kedrys]

9. Some sake is brewed to be served cold

I prefer the toasty varieties myself.