Dassai Signature Sake Half-Bottle Tasting Set
Dassai Signature Sake Half-Bottle Tasting Set
Size: 3 x 300ml | ABV: 16%
Grades: 3 x Junmai Daiginjo
Awards: (Dassai 23) Los Angeles International Wine Competition (2013: Silver, 2014: Gold, 2016: Bronze, 2015: Gold); TEXSOM International Wine Awards, 2015: Silver
Brewery: Asahi
Region: Yamaguchi
Rice polishing: 23% / 39% / 45%
UPGRADE: Add a ceramic sake cup to your order for +£5.00 at checkout - simply select the ‘Add Sake Cup’ Shipping option
INCLUDED IN THIS SET:
Dassai 23
In three words: Premium velvet class
World renowned for it's ultra high rice polishing ratio (23%), this award winner is the perfect special occasion sake. Gorgeous aroma of melon and peach on the nose. Dried pineapple, pear and chestnuts on the palate with a smooth and velvety texture that develops through a lush finish.
Try pairing me with tuna
Product Details
Rice variety: Yamadanishiki
Sweet or dry: Medium dry
Acidity*: 1.3
Sake Meter Value +4
Amino acids**: 1.0
Food Pairing: Sushi & Sashimi, Grilled Prawns, grilled or tempura vegetables
Serving temp: Chilled to Room Temperature
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan
Dassai 39
In 3 words: Fruity, dry, balanced
39 refers to the high degree of rice polishing in this big daiginjo that packs a generous wallop of tropical fruit on the nose. Smooth and mellow, with mild acidity, this supremely balanced sake and leaves a clean refreshing finish.
Try pairing me with tapas
Product Details
Rice variety: Yamadanishiki
Sweet or dry: Medium dry
Acidity: 1.3
Sake Meter Value +3
Food Pairing: Sushi, fresh salads, green vegetables, tapas or cheese plates
Serving temp: Chilled to Room Temperature
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan
Dassai 45
In 3 words: Clean, soft and fruity
Clean, soft and silky, this best-selling sake has dreamy honeydew melon on the nose. Supremely balanced with mild acidity and a tropical party on the tongue with special guests pineapple and mango dancing on the tables.
Try pairing me with sushi
Product Details
Rice variety: Yamadanishiki
Sweet or dry: Medium-dry
Body: Full
Acidity: -
Sake Meter Value -
Food Pairing: Grilled seafood, BBQ skewers, karaage chicken, gyoza, tempura vegetables, Calamari and onion rings
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: 5 x 300ml + optional Carafe and cups | ABV: 5-15%
In 3 words: Adventure Starts Here
From the four corners of Japan, we bring you this diverse and delicious bundle of half-bottle sake, alongside a handy serving set, to get your sake beginners adventure on the road. We’ve chosen five top brews that together showcase the wide variety of styles and flavours this unique drink has to offer. Including: a premium aromatic daiginjo, a rich Junmai (that tastes incredible when warmed), sweet refreshing bubbles and the unique taste of Ume (Japanese plums).
This is the perfect gift for that special someone who enjoys a quality drop, but is looking for something a little new and different.
Grades: Junmai Daiginjo, Ginjo, Junmai, Sparkling, Umeshu
Awards: IWC Gold (2016), IWC Champion Sake (2017)