Gekkeikan is the world's oldest family owned liquor company. In 1637, the founding father, Jiemon Okura, established his Sake brewery in Kyotos famed "Fushimi" district, known throughout Japan for its excellent quality water. Now, over 370 years later, Gekkeikan continues to make fine sake, placing the choicest ingredients and utmost care into each bottle bearing the name. Gekkeikan pioneered bottling sake in 1909 and has continued to innovate and lead the sake industry. Gekkeikan is the number one selling sake in the world and is now exported to 69 countries. With the huge upswing in interest in Japanese food and flavours, authentic sake is a must.

Gekkeikan sake can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, making it an approachable introduction to Japans iconic drink. Depending on the style, sake may be served chilled, at room temperature or gently warmed, with each temperature highlighting different elements of aroma, texture and flavour. Warmed sake, or kan, is especially popular in cooler months, bringing out a fuller body and softer mouthfeel, while chilled sake can feel clean, fresh and delicate. Traditionally paired with Japanese cuisine, sake also works beautifully with seafood, poultry, vegetarian dishes, Asian flavours and modern fusion food thanks to its subtle fragrance, umami character and balanced finish.