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Gekkeikan Junmai Daiginjo Sake Horin 720mL
Junmai Daiginjo Sake | 16.4% ABV | 720mL | Kyoto, Japan | Fushimi Region | 50% Rice Polishing Ratio | Product of Japan
Process & Profile
Gekkeikan Junmai Daiginjo Sake Horin 720mL is an ultra-premium Japanese sake from Gekkeikan’s flagship Horin line. Produced in Kyoto’s Fushimi region, Horin is crafted as a Junmai Daiginjo using a blend of Yamada Nishiki and Gohyakumangoku sake rice, creating a refined profile with bright fruit, soft umami, and a long, clean finish.
This sake is polished to 50% and bottled at 16.4% ABV. Its aromatic style shows green apple, melon, pear, Asian pear, banana, creamy rice, fresh cheese, mushrooms, chestnuts, and a subtle prune note on the finish. Gekkeikan recommends serving Horin chilled or at room temperature, ideally in a wine glass to highlight its fruit-forward aromas.
Gekkeikan Junmai Daiginjo Sake Horin 720mL is a strong choice for premium sake service, gifting, sushi pairings, seafood dinners, Japanese cuisine, and elegant celebrations.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Green apple, melon, pear, Asian pear, banana, creamy rice, and fresh cheese
Palate: Smooth and refined with apple, banana, melon, bold acidity, mushroom, chestnut, and balanced umami
Finish: Long and clean with lingering fruit, medium-dry umami, soft rice character, and hints of prune
What Makes It Special
Ultra-premium Junmai Daiginjo sake
Gekkeikan’s flagship Horin expression
720mL bottle format
Bottled at 16.4% ABV
Produced in Kyoto’s Fushimi region
Made with Yamada Nishiki and Gohyakumangoku sake rice
Rice polished to 50%
Smooth, aromatic, fruit-forward, and medium-dry
Best served chilled or at room temperature
Great for sushi, sashimi, seafood, gifting, and premium sake service
How to Enjoy
Gekkeikan Junmai Daiginjo Sake Horin 720mL is best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature in a wine glass or sake glass. Chilled service highlights its green apple, melon, pear, and clean acidity, while room temperature brings out more rice texture and umami. Pair it with sushi, sashimi, oysters, scallops, grilled white fish, shrimp, tempura, light poultry, soft cheeses, or delicate appetizers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gekkeikan Junmai Daiginjo Sake Horin 720mL?Gekkeikan Junmai Daiginjo Sake Horin 720mL is an ultra-premium Japanese Junmai Daiginjo sake from Gekkeikan’s flagship Horin line.
What is the alcohol content of Gekkeikan Horin Junmai Daiginjo?Gekkeikan Horin Junmai Daiginjo is bottled at 16.4% ABV.
What rice is used in Gekkeikan Horin Junmai Daiginjo?Gekkeikan Horin Junmai Daiginjo is made with a blend of Yamada Nishiki and Gohyakumangoku sake rice.
What does Gekkeikan Junmai Daiginjo Sake Horin taste like?Gekkeikan Horin offers notes of green apple, melon, pear, Asian pear, banana, creamy rice, fresh cheese, mushroom, chestnut, umami, and a clean finish.
Where can I buy Gekkeikan Junmai Daiginjo Sake Horin 720mL?You can purchase Gekkeikan Junmai Daiginjo Sake Horin 720mL directly from Barrel Ora Liquors, a trusted online source for sake, Japanese spirits, wine, whiskey, tequila, and premium drinks.
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