Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo 300ml
Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo 300ml
Size: 300ml | ABV: 16%
In 3 words: Clean, soft and fruity
The benchmark of modern craft sake, Dassai 45 is a global best-seller celebrated for its approachable elegance. By milling top-grade Yamadanishiki rice down to 45% to remove all impurities, the wizards at Asahi Shuzo brewery achieve a remarkably clean and sophisticated profile at a decent price..
The Experience: Expect bucket-full of fruity aroma featuring honeydew melon and fresh green apple. On the palate, it delivers a honey-like sweetness balanced out by a mild, refreshing acidity. The mouthfeel is notably smooth and slightly creamy, leading to a crisp finish with no alcoholic bite.
The Verdict: Supremely balanced and consistently high-quality, Dassai 45 is the ultimate ""gateway"" bottle and a fail-safe gift for sake newcomers. Best served well-chilled in a wine glass to accentuate its floral aromatics, it pairs effortlessly with everything from delicate sashimi to light salads and creamy cheeses.
Grade: Junmai, Daiginjo
Brewery: Asahi
Region: Yamaguchi
Rice polishing: 45%
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Product Details
Rice variety: Yamadanishiki
Sweet or dry: Medium-dry
Acidity: -
Sake Meter Value -
Food Pairing: Sushi & Sashimi, Grilled Prawns, grilled or tempura vegetables, mild cheese
Serving temp: Chilled to Room Temperature
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan
The Brewery
Asahi
Home to the world renowned DASSAI brand, this brewery recently reoriented itself towards the pursuit of the highest quality premium sake and year round production - to the joy of sake lovers everywhere. Not to be confused with beer brewery of the same name!
At a glance
Based in Yamaguchi on the West coast of Japan's main island, Honshu
One of the leading global sake brands focused on high grade sake
Dassai 45, 39 & 23 numbers refer to the polishing ratio of the rice used
Size: 3 x 300ml or 3 x 720ml | ABV: 14-16%
In 3 words: Premium sake trio
A tasting set of premium sake that showcases three unique expressions of the Daiginjo grade from three respected breweries. Daiginjo uses highly polished sake rice (milled down to 50% or less of its original size) resulting in a clean, refined beverage that pairs superbly with sushi and sashimi.
Grades: Junmai Daiginjo, Daiginjo
Awards: IWC Gold