This is a good truth.
Which is what I used to think too. But in Japan a friend introduced me to chilled sake and it is very, very good.
Although sake is usually served warm, it’s also quite good either chilled, at room temperature, or hot. Cheaper sake is often warmed to disguise its low grade, and premium sake is served chilled.
https://www.rokaakor.com/top-8-tips-on-how-to-drink-sake-the-right-way/