Gekkeikan Sake (USA) Inc. Sake

Gekkeikan Sake (USA) Inc.

Other · Rice
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
78 /100
Reviews
4
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78.0
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Taster #0643 · Nov 12, 2025
This offers great value and is OK. But it is now banned in Canada.
Taster #2302 · Aug 1, 2023
I bought this to use for a recipe - because you should always cook with wine you would drink. I enjoyed this with a variety of foods over a couple of weeks. Kept fine in the fridge. I'd keep this in rotation in the cellar.
Taster #7474 · Aug 9, 2022
81/100
Somewhat sweet, very smooth, an easy drink. For its price it's an impressively pleasant sake that I would plan on drinking again.
Taster #9633 · Oct 29, 2021
85/100
For as widely available and inexpensive as this is, I'd say it isn't bad. I try to keep some on hand at all times and enjoy it with sushi. Also good warmed up.
Taster #1518 · Jan 27, 2014
81/100
Acceptable!!
Taster #2659 · Jul 14, 2012
Cooked
Taster #1996 · Nov 9, 2005
65/100
"Gekkeikan (Laurel Crown) Draft Sake", 14% ABV. Pours clear and swirls thin like water. Served slightly chilled. Semi sweet and lightly creamy aroma of almonds (stole that from the rating below, but it’s spot on), vanilla, and some milky, taffy-like sugar scents. Light and crisp first on the lips, flavorless initially, then it brightens and gets a bit rough - slight burn on the lips and the back of the mouth. Sharp, slightly sour, grain alcohol and chemical flavored. More …