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Gekkeikan Kagetsu Junmai

Gekkeikan Kagetsu Junmai boasts a sweet, peach-like aroma and a rich, Junmai-like taste. This unique sake features a luscious, peach-like aroma that evokes the scent of ripe fruit just picked from the tree.
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Sake specs

Prefecture
Kyōto (京都)
Rice type
Domestic rice (国産米)
Polishing rate (semaibuai)
84%
Alcohol content
12-13%
SMV
±0
Gekkeikan Kagetsu Junmai (月桂冠 果月 純米)

Gekkeikan Kagetsu Junmai (月桂冠 果月 純米) boasts a sweet peach-like aroma and a rich Junmai-like taste. This unique sake features a luscious, peach-like aroma that evokes the scent of ripe fruit just picked from the tree. Its flavour profile is a delicate balance of mellow sweetness and gentle acidity, delivering a juicy and melting mouthfeel. Despite its fruit-forward character, Kagetsu retains the full-bodied richness and satisfying depth that define an actual Junmai sake, making it both refreshing and robust.


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About the brewery

Brewery
Gekkeikan Brewery
Name in Japanese
月桂冠
Address
247 Minamihamachō, Fushimi-ku, Kyōto, 612-8043
Phone
075-623-2056
Website
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Gekkeikan Sake Brewery (月桂冠株式会社) is located in Fushimi, Kyōto, a location well-known for its high quality of water, and was founded in 1637 by Ōkura Jiemon (大倉治右衛門). In 1905, the brand name Gekkeikan ("crown of laurel") was adopted as the company's formal pledge to perfection. It is one of the world's oldest companies and is a member of the Hénokiens. Nowadays, Gekkeikan, one of Japan's most popular brands, is run by Ōkura Haruhiko (大倉治彦) in the 14th generation. Gekkeikan's North American subsidiary, Gekkeikan Sake (USA), Inc., is based in Folsom, CA, and holds a 25% market share in the US sake market. Gekkeikan had been the leading sake manufacturer for several decades until Hakutsuru Shuzō overtook it in 2002.

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Colour / hue
Pale Yellow
Clarity
Clear
This is Gekkeikan's take on a light and exceedingly fruity "beginner sake," aimed at novices, featuring a sweet and fruity aroma with notes of white peach, melon, and subtle floral undertones. From the first sip, the soft scent of ripe fruit emerges, delivering a fresh sweetness and balanced acidity that gently coats the palate, reminiscent of fruit juice. As it lingers, a rich depth gradually unfolds, adding to its appeal. Though sweet, it's light enough to pair well with food. Recommended to drink between 5-15°C. Served on the rocks, it makes for an ideal summer drink.

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Appearance: clear and lemon-green
Nose: clean and medium
Aroma: sweet, fruity
Sweetness: medium sweet
Acidity: medium
Umami: medium
Alcohol: medium-
Body: medium
Flavour intensity: medium+
Flavour characteristics: sweet, fruity
Texture: standard
Finish: medium, clean
Quality level: good
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sake information

Category
Junmai
Added by
JREF
Views
1,092
Watchers
1
Reviews
1
Last update
Rating
3.00 star(s) 1 ratings
Location
〒612-8043 京都府京都市伏見区南浜町247

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