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【Gakki Masamune forte piano Tokubetsu Honjozo】
Hits Hard. Fades Clean

Gakki Masamune is a key revival label from Okidaikichi Honten in Fukushima, where current director has been reshaping the brand with a more modern brewing sensibility and aesthetic. The new Gakki Masamune has quickly become a favorite on the contemporary sake scene, often leaving a strong impression even on first encounter.

Brewed with the sake rice Yume no Ka, it keeps enough structure to feel like a proper sake while bringing the alcohol level down to 13%~14%, making it very easy to sip over a longer evening. On the nose it shows gentle sweetness with notes of Muscat, Japanese pear, a hint of cream soda. The palate starts with a light, juicy sweetness and smooth texture, then tightens into a crisp, refreshing finish; a fine bitterness and bright acidity at the end give definition, creating a clear “soft up front, firm on the finish” forte–piano contrast.

Serving temperature
Best served well‑chilled at around 6–10°C to highlight the bright fruit aromatics, light sweetness and clean, snappy finish.

Food pairing
Pairs well with dishes that are not overly heavy yet have a touch of fat or acidity, such as Japanese appetisers, marinated small bites, grilled fish, light fried dishes, octopus or seafood salads. The fresh acidity and fine sweetness help cut richness while lifting umami.

【Producer】Okidaikichi Honten
【Classification】Tokubetsu Honjozo
【Volume】720ml
【Rice Used】Yume no Ka
【Rice Polishing Ratio】60%
【Alcohol Level】14%