a) We're number 14! We're number 14! We're number 14! b) You've never had good sake because only every 20 years or so does the US bother to import it. For those couple-three years, though.... also keep in mind that decent sake is served chilled, like white wine, not hot. The reason Americans think sake should be hot is that's the way you hide truly shit sake, which is what most servicemen got during the occupation of Japan.
Do you have any sake brands you'd recommend? Some of the liquor stores around here are willing to entertain the idea of stocking weird stuff if you ask nicely. It's been a while since I've last had sake, but I think my biggest hangup is that the flavor is a bit cloudy, which doesn't describe it well, but it tastes a bit like you'd think cotton would taste like. So, not yummy.