When I drink sake alone, I think it might not be ready for me yet....
When served with rich Japanese food, it can be enjoyed, but I think the taste of sake becomes too distant.
Cheese rounds out the acidity nicely, but does not mask the taste of sake.
I buy it by the bottle and drink it in the hiya.
It goes well with everything from light flavors to strong flavors like cheese.
I think the aroma has gone out of the bottle due to poor storage method.