Gekkeikan “Black & Gold”
California
A great sipping sake
Gekkeikan’s “Black & Gold” blends their polished “Traditional” junmai sake and “Haiku Premium” from California, creating a distinctive fusion that harmonizes the two. This well-balanced libation highlights the excellence of both sake varieties. Its versatility enhances various occasions, complementing a range of dishes with a refined taste. Each sip is an experience of the art of blending, a testament to the craftsmanship behind “Black & Gold.”
Characteristics
| Brand | Gekkeikan |
| Brewery | Gekkeikan Sake (USA), Inc. |
| Category | Junmai |
| Subcategory | N/A |
| Taste Profile | Rich & Dry |
| Rice variety | Calrose |
| Yeast variety | N/A |
| Alcohol | 14.60% |
| RPR | 70% |
| SMV | -5 |
| Acidity | N/A |
Serving Temperature
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Recommended
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Not Recommended
Region
Gekkeikan is made in California in the United States.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Melon
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Anise
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Cashew
Recommended Pairing
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Meat
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Seafood
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Veggies
Gekkeikan Sake (USA), Inc.
Gekkeikan’s state-of-the-art sake brewery in Folsom, California, marks the latest chapter in a nearly 400-year success story that began in Fushimi, Kyoto, Japan. Despite sake being a 2,000-year-old brewing tradition, Gekkeikan embraces cutting-edge technologies, meeting the rising global demand for sake. Gekkeikan Sake (USA), Inc....
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Introduction
Welcome To Your Sake Journey!
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Lesson 1
What Is Sake?
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Lesson 2
What Is Sake Made of and How Is It Made?
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Lesson 3
What Is Rice Polishing Ratio?
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Lesson 4
Types of Sake
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Lesson 5
How To Store Sake
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Lesson 6
How To Drink and Serve Sake
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Lesson 7
Food Pairing Guide
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Lesson 8
Best Sake Bottles and Brands for Beginners
