Gakki Masamune Junjo Junmai Okidaikichi Honten | 大木代吉本店

Gakki Masamune Junjo Junmai

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Tasting Notes

A beautifully modern sake that perfectly balances vibrant fruitiness with a refreshing structure. It opens with inviting aromas and lush notes of Muscat grape and honeydew melon on the palate. With a medium-full body and a juicy, subtly sweet texture, it remains incredibly approachable due to its slightly lower 13% alcohol content. The finish is remarkably clean, laced with bright acidity and a signature slight effervescence that invigorates the senses. Incredibly versatile, it pairs beautifully with sashimi, sushi, and soy-based dishes, as well as bold Western flavors like burrata with balsamic vinegar, grilled lamb, and pork tenderloin.

Specifications

Region: Fukushima
Class: Junmai
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Polishing Ratio: 60%
Yeast: TM-1
ABV: 13%
Size: 720ml

Overview

Brewed by Okidaikichi Honten in Fukushima Prefecture, the "Gakki Masamune" (Instruments of Masamune) brand is celebrated for its highly innovative and modern approach to traditional sake brewing. The "Junjo" is carefully crafted using premium Yamada Nishiki rice milled to 60% and fermented with the distinctive TM-1 yeast. This specific combination, along with a slightly lower ABV, yields a highly expressive, juicy profile with a delightful micro-carbonation. It is a masterpiece that effortlessly bridges the gap between classic sake and fine wine, making it a stellar choice for dynamic food pairings.

About the Brewery
YABUKI, FUKUSHIMA Regional location shown. Marker may represent the prefecture.

Oki Daikichi Honten General Partnership

合名会社大木代吉本店

A Yabuki brewery founded in 1865, producer of Shizengou and Gakki Masamune.

Founded
1865
Location
Yabuki, Fukushima, Japan

Brewing philosophy

It pursues deliciousness without compromise, grows people, protects nature and carries a rich fermentation culture forward; Shizengou began from a return to rice-only brewing and local low-input rice.

SAKEZEN

Brewery Signature

  • soft spring water
  • natural rice fields
  • fine bubbles

Aromatic expression

Restrained Lifted

Rice character

Delicate Pronounced

Acidity

Rounded Bright

Fresh and tactile, combining gentle fragrance, rice-and-koji sweetness, light natural spritz and a crisp finish.

SAKEZEN Team View is an editorial interpretation of official producer information, informed by our tasting perspective. Axis positions are qualitative, not laboratory measurements. Individual releases and personal impressions may vary.

The Essence of Fine Sake

Four dimensions that shape how sake is made, understood, and enjoyed.

Clear spring water flowing from a bamboo spout at a rural Japanese sake brewery

Place & Provenance

Local water, rice, climate, and brewing traditions give each region its distinct character.

Polished sake rice grains resting in a brewer's hand

Rice Polishing

Polishing removes the grain’s outer layers, helping shape aroma, texture, and style.

Sake brewer tying a batch designation tag to an amber bottle

Sake Designations

Junmai, Ginjo, Daiginjo, and other designations reflect ingredients, rice polishing, and brewing methods.

Friends sharing warm sake cups around a dining table

Versatile Enjoyment

Explore sake across temperatures, pairings, occasions, and seasons.