Gekkeikan
"The name ""Gekkeikan"" translates to ""laurel wreath,"" symbolizing victory and honor, which reflects the company's commitment to excellence in sake brewing. Fushimi's soft water, known as ""mild water,"" is particularly suitable for sake production, and Gekkeikan has capitalized on this natural resource to create a wide variety of sake that is both rich in flavor and aroma. Throughout its long history, Gekkeikan has been dedicated to preserving traditional sake-making techniques while also embracing innovation and new technologies to enhance the quality and variety of its products. This commitment to innovation includes developing new strains of yeast and pioneering the use of modern brewing methods, which has allowed Gekkeikan to produce a diverse range of sake types to suit various tastes and occasions."
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Recent Gekkeikan Reviews
Floral and rich. I wasn’t expecting this level of quality at this price point, but it was exceptionally smooth and I ended up finishing the bottle easily.
on Gekkeikan Hiyaoroshi Junmai Ginjo Genshu →The mouthfeel is gentle and smooth, with a fruity character. The aftertaste carries a distinct aroma of rice. Given that it comes from a major sake brewery, my expectations weren't high, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's delightful to enjoy such high-quality sake at this price.
on Gekkeikan Haiku Premium →RPR: 78%, SMV: +2, Acidity: ?. 180ml small bottle with the cap doubling as a cup. It’s fine, pretty typical to Gekkeikan Traditional but with a worse RPR. Meant to be cheap and portable but for the cost of two of these you could get a large bottle of the Gekkeikan Traditional if you aren’t concerned with drinking on th…
on Gekkeikan Josen Cap Ace →RPR: 70%, SMV: +2, Acidity: ?. Inexpensive and decent which I prefer to drink warmed.
on Gekkeikan Traditional →Light and smooth. A little less aroma after taste. I also felt dryness and very slight aroma after taste. Easy to continue drinking. Purchased it at local grocery store for $16.
on Gekkeikan Suzaku Junmai Ginjo →Traditional Junmai Sake with reasonable price. I like to drink it very cold, but this would be also good warm too.
on Gekkeikan Traditional →Where to Drink Gekkeikan
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