Gekkeikan Junmai Ginjo Sake Suzaku 720mL

Gekkeikan Junmai Ginjo Sake Suzaku 720mL
Junmai Ginjo Sake | 15.5% ABV | 720mL | Kyoto, Japan | Fushimi Region | 60% Rice Polishing Ratio | Sulfite Free
Process & Profile
Gekkeikan Junmai Ginjo Sake Suzaku 720mL is a premium Japanese sake from Kyoto’s historic Fushimi region. Crafted in the Junmai Ginjo style, Suzaku is made with polished rice, water, koji, and yeast, with no added distilled alcohol. Gekkeikan lists this sake at 15.5% ABV with a 60% rice polishing ratio, available in 720mL and 300mL formats.
Named after Suzaku, the mythical phoenix-like guardian of the south, this sake is crafted with Kyoto’s ancient capital in mind. Its profile is fruit-forward, smooth, and food-friendly, with aromas of lychee, bubblegum, pineapple, mango, pear, and melon layered over rice, umami, and a dry refreshing finish.
Gekkeikan Junmai Ginjo Sake Suzaku 720mL can be served chilled, warm, or at room temperature, making it a versatile sake for sushi, sashimi, seafood, grilled meats, BBQ pork, beef ribs, tempura, ramen, and rich savory dishes.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Lychee, bubblegum, pineapple, mango, pear, melon, soft rice, and light floral notes
Palate: Smooth and refreshing with rice, apple, tropical fruit, gentle sweetness, acidity, crisp bitterness, and prominent umami
Finish: Short, dry, and clean with lingering fruit, rice character, umami, and refreshing acidity
What Makes It Special
Premium Junmai Ginjo sake from Gekkeikan
720mL bottle format
Bottled at 15.5% ABV
Produced in Kyoto’s Fushimi region
Rice polished to 60%
Sulfite free
Named after the mythical Suzaku, guardian of the south
Smooth, fruity, dry, and food-friendly profile
Can be served chilled, warm, or at room temperature
Great for sushi, seafood, tempura, grilled meats, BBQ pork, beef ribs, gifting, and premium sake service
How to Enjoy
Gekkeikan Junmai Ginjo Sake Suzaku 720mL can be enjoyed chilled, warm, or at room temperature. Serve chilled in a wine glass or sake glass to highlight its lychee, pear, pineapple, mango, and refreshing acidity. Serve warm or at room temperature to bring out more rice, umami, and savory depth. Pair it with sushi, sashimi, tempura, ramen, grilled fish, pork, beef ribs, BBQ, dumplings, or rich Japanese dishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gekkeikan Junmai Ginjo Sake Suzaku 720mL?Gekkeikan Junmai Ginjo Sake Suzaku 720mL is a premium Japanese Junmai Ginjo sake from Kyoto’s Fushimi region with a smooth, fruity, dry, and umami-rich profile.
What is the alcohol content of Gekkeikan Junmai Ginjo Sake Suzaku?Gekkeikan Junmai Ginjo Sake Suzaku is bottled at 15.5% ABV.
What is the rice polishing ratio of Gekkeikan Junmai Ginjo Sake Suzaku?Gekkeikan Junmai Ginjo Sake Suzaku has a 60% rice polishing ratio.
What does Gekkeikan Junmai Ginjo Sake Suzaku taste like?Gekkeikan Junmai Ginjo Sake Suzaku offers notes of lychee, bubblegum, pineapple, mango, pear, melon, apple, rice, gentle sweetness, umami, and a dry refreshing finish.
Where can I buy Gekkeikan Junmai Ginjo Sake Suzaku 720mL?You can purchase Gekkeikan Junmai Ginjo Sake Suzaku 720mL directly from Barrel Ora Liquors, a trusted online source for sake, Japanese spirits, wine, whiskey, tequila, and premium drinks.