Dassai is made at Asahi Shuzo located in Yamaguchi prefecture in the southwest of Japan. The name means ‘otter festival’ as apparently the local otters in the local river appeared to lay out the fish they had caught as if they were having a party. The brewery’s motto is every bit as endearing as their name: “there is no reason for us to craft sake unless it’s super delicious.” As a result they produce only super premium sake of Junmai Daiginjo level the most refined sake grade there is. Using only the best Yamada Nishiki (considered the king of sake rice) polished up to incredible levels Dassai’s beautifully crafted sakes regularly win prizes at international competitions. They are to sake what the First Growths are to the fine wine world.
The stunning Dassai 23 is named after its high polishing ratio number – only 23% of the rice is left for fermentation. Its wonderfully complex flavour profile reveals a tropical fruit nose of ripe juicy melon, ripe pineapple, mango, floral blossoms and citrus fruits. With an almost cult-like following, this leading sake from Dassai is considered one of the world's most famous and sought-after sakes. It’s a wonderful introduction to sake and makes the perfect alternative to wine as it shares similar characteristics, flavour profiles and textures. Try it served slightly chilled and enjoyed with tuna sashimi, sushi or grilled or tempura vegetables.
SKU No.: 4119948
Style No.: 976001
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 16%
Volume: 720ml
Dassai is made at Asahi Shuzo located in Yamaguchi prefecture in the southwest of Japan. The name means ‘otter festival’ as apparently the local otters in the local river appeared to lay out the fish they had caught as if they were having a party. The brewery’s motto is every bit as endearing as their name: “there is no reason for us to craft sake unless it’s super delicious.” As a result they produce only super premium sake of Junmai Daiginjo level the most refined sake grade there is. Using only the best Yamada Nishiki (considered the king of sake rice) polished up to incredible levels Dassai’s beautifully crafted sakes regularly win prizes at international competitions. They are to sake what the First Growths are to the fine wine world.
The stunning Dassai 23 is named after its high polishing ratio number – only 23% of the rice is left for fermentation. Its wonderfully complex flavour profile reveals a tropical fruit nose of ripe juicy melon, ripe pineapple, mango, floral blossoms and citrus fruits. With an almost cult-like following, this leading sake from Dassai is considered one of the world's most famous and sought-after sakes. It’s a wonderful introduction to sake and makes the perfect alternative to wine as it shares similar characteristics, flavour profiles and textures. Try it served slightly chilled and enjoyed with tuna sashimi, sushi or grilled or tempura vegetables.
SKU No.: 4119948
Style No.: 976001