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Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo

$85.00 USD

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720ML
1800ML

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Tasting Notes

The aroma is delicate and floral, with notes of grapes, strawberries, and fresh spring blossoms, leading into a silky, well-balanced palate. Hints of honey and ripe stone fruits emerge, complemented by a subtle minerality. As the sake warms slightly, its depth becomes even more apparent, finishing with a clean, lingering aftertaste that showcases its remarkable purity. It is a benchmark for premium sake, showcasing floral elegance, fruit-driven complexity, and an incredibly smooth texture. Best enjoyed on its own to fully appreciate its elegant and layered flavors, or paired beautifully with light dishes such as sashimi, steamed seafood, and fresh oysters.

Specifications

Prefecture: Yamaguchi
Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 23%
ABV: 16%
Serving Temperature: Chilled
Available Sizes: 720ml, 1800ml

Overview

Globally celebrated as a definitive representative of premium Japanese sake, Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo represents the pinnacle of precision sake brewing. It is meticulously crafted from Yamada Nishiki rice, polished to just 23% of its original size. This extreme polishing process yields an exceptionally smooth, refined sake, delivering a luxurious drinking experience. Its worldwide fame, unparalleled purity, and elegant refinement make it a top-tier choice for those who appreciate the artistry of sake brewing at its finest, perfect for momentous occasions or as an unforgettable gift.

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.