Gekkeikan Horin Sake is an exceptional, refined brew that invites you to slow down and savor the moment. Crafted with care in Kyoto’s Fushimi region, Horin embodies the essence of patience, dedication, and artistry. This Junmai Daiginjo sake features a clean, full-bodied aroma with a refreshing sweetness, delivering a sweet, fruity palate balanced by a delicate acidity.

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Horin is more than a beverage.
Named after creatures of legend, it is a testament to taking time:
time taken to select the finest ingredients; time taken to bring you a masterpiece of sake brewing. For those who indulge in the finer things in life, it is an invitation to take your time.
It should be savored Slowly, patiently, tenderly – as it was brewed.
True pleasure is never rushed.
Horin - take the time to savor the sublime.

Taste:
Experience the unexpected from the moment it touches your lips.
Savor the refreshing sweetness, the profound, full-bodied aroma, and linger in the exceptionally clean aftertaste.
This exquisite sake, poured from an exquisite bottle, is the exceptional flavor profile that Horin has perfected.
Junmai Daiginjo is crafted light and clean, with a refined, sweet and fruity palate.
Junmai Ginjo offers a subtle twist, concealing a refreshing acidity behind its sweetness.
Born from the tradition and skill of Kyoto Fushimi, we present to you Horin, the testament of our artistry.

Koji

Our koji, the essential ingredient at the heart of sake’s flavor, is cultivated through an innovative new  technique developed in-house. Koji enzymes are crucial in the accharification process, where rice starches are converted into glucose. Moving beyond the traditional Tsukihaze-koji (pierce propagation) technique typical in Gijon, we’ve dopted a new approach, balancing the koji propagation for more precise control. We also maintain meticulous control over room temperature and moisture levels. We selectively combine the best attributes of Yamada-nishiki and Gohyakumangoku to extract a refined, sweet and fruity umami that is distinctly our own.