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Gekkeikan Traditional

by Gekkeikan USA ย ยทย  California
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Gekkeikan Traditional - Junmai sake from Gekkeikan USA, California
Description

Gekkeikan Traditional is a classic junmai style sake. This is the real, authentic taste of Gekkeikan USA, inherited from Gekkeikan in Japan, and made with American water, American ingredients, and by both Japanese and American employees. Northern California original sake.

Specifications
CategoryJunmai
Polish Ratio70%
Flavor Profile
Sweet
Dry
Light
Full
Crisp
Rich
Low Acid
High Acid
Smooth
Complex
Sake TypeWhat is Junmai?

Pure rice sake with rich umami depth โ€” the everyday staple of Japan.

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Check-ins & reviewsย (3)

Daniela Is's avatar

Daniela Is

Jan 23, 2026, 5:47 AM

Rating stars
3.00
Fruity
Sweet
Herbal
Smooth
Pear
Lychee
Light-bodied
Jason Caruso's avatar

Jason Caruso

Jan 03, 2024, 9:42 PM

Rating stars
2.50
RPR: 70%, SMV: +2, Acidity: ?. Inexpensive and decent which I prefer to drink warmed.
Masahiro's avatar

Masahiro

Nov 14, 2022, 2:28 AM

Rating stars
3.60
Traditional Junmai Sake with reasonable price. I like to drink it very cold, but this would be also good warm too.
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Pairings

Food type guide

General guidance on food categories that tend to suit this style
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Yakitori (Salt)
Japanese
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Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
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Shabu-shabu
Japanese
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Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
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Mixed Hot Pot
Japanese
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Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
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Chawanmushi
Japanese
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Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
5
Green Curry
Spicy
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Light body refreshes the palate
6
Yakitori (Tare)
Japanese
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Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
7
Simmered Fish
Japanese
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Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
8
Oden
Japanese
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Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine