Dassai Mirai Future with Farmers Junmai Daiginjo

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Tasting Notes

A rich and captivating aroma profile greets the nose, featuring layered fragrances of cantaloupe, pear, strawberry, and a delicate hint of rice bran. On the palate, expect a beautifully velvety, soft, and rounded texture, interwoven with a nuanced, elegant sweetness. The finish is lingering and exceptionally pure, retaining profound depth at every sip. To best highlight its layered aromatics and silky texture, enjoy this sake chilled (46°F-54°F). It pairs exquisitely with delicate seafood, white fish sashimi, scallop carpaccio, or lightly salted tempura, where the sake’s elegance and umami can truly shine.

Specifications

Region: Yamaguchi Prefecture
Class: Special Junmai Daiginjo (Note: Crafted with ungraded rice, so it cannot formally be classified under standard regulations)
Rice: Togai Yamada-Nishiki (Out-of-grade)
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 8%
ABV: 15%
Serving Temperature: Chilled
Available Sizes: 720ml

Overview

"Dassai Mirai – Future with Farmers" is a striking expression of sustainability, ingenuity, and a heartfelt tribute to the dedication of Japanese agricultural growers. In the strict world of sake brewing, rice grains that do not meet rigorous visual grading criteria for shape or size are labeled Togai (out-of-grade) and are typically discarded or relegated to lower-tier products.

Refusing to let the farmers' hard work go to waste, Dassai took this "imperfect" Yamada-Nishiki rice and applied their world-class milling technology, polishing it down to an astounding 8%. By transforming agricultural waste into a masterpiece of profound luxury, Dassai not only honors its roots but also sets a pioneering new standard for sustainable craft. This is not just a premium sake; it is a story of gratitude and excellence embodied in every precious drop.

About the Brewery

DASSAI Inc.

株式会社 獺祭

The Iwakuni producer formerly named Asahi Shuzo changed its corporate name to DASSAI Inc. in 2025.

Founded

1948

Location

Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan

Brewing philosophy

Seek sake to savor rather than merely to intoxicate or sell, focusing on Junmai Daiginjo and Yamada Nishiki with employee-led brewing.

SAKEZEN

Brewery Signature

• Yamada Nishiki
• Junmai Daiginjo
• precision

Polished, aromatic, precise Junmai Daiginjo with a clean, globally legible luxury profile.

SAKEZEN Team View is an editorial interpretation of official producer information, informed by our tasting perspective. Axis positions are qualitative, not laboratory measurements. Individual releases and personal impressions may vary.