Gekkeikan's "ultra-premium" Horin deserves to bring out the Riedel glasses. Made of a delicate blend of Yamadanishiki, the king of sake rice, and Gohyakumangoku, it has a fruity nose with distinct notes of turpentine and alcohol. Fruity flavours of cantaloupe and honeydew; mild, medium-bodied; smooth mouthfeel, creamy texture with a long and clean finish with hints of pear. Very subtle and elegant.
Gekkeikan Hōrin Junmai Daiginjō
Gekkeikan Hōrin Junmai Daiginjō is part of the brewery's long-standing flagship premium brand, Hōrin (鳳麟, "Phoenix"), crafted from two sake rice varieties, Yamadanishiki and Gohyakumangoku, both expertly blended during the brewing process.