Dassai Junmai Daiginjo 45 is crafted with Yamada-Nishiki rice polished down to 45%, delivering a refined balance of fruit aromatics and delicate sweetness. Renewed from the previous DASSAI 50, this sake embodies the Dassai philosophy of creating nothing less than super delicious sake. It’s a perfect expression of elegance and flavor, offering a smooth, enjoyable drinking experience.

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There is no reason for us to craft sake unless it's super delicious, this is the Dassai way. Using Yamada-Nishiki rice polished down to 45%, we deliver fruit aromatics and delicate sweetness. Renewed from the DASSAI 50, 2019.04.01. 

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 16% ABV
Closure: Screw Cap
Rice Polishing Ratio: 45% (55% of the original rice grain is polished away)
Rice Variety: 100% Yamada Nishiki 
Ingredients: Rice, rice koji and water
Sake Meter Value (SMV): +3 (slightly towards dryness)
Acidity: 1.3
Sake Grade: Junmai Daiginjo
Fermentation: Carefully brewed at low temperatures using highly polished Yamada Nishiki rice to develop delicate aromas and a refined flavour
Brewery/Producer: Asahi Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Region/Prefecture: Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
Classification: Junmai Daiginjo-shu

Serving Temperature: 5–15°C; best enjoyed chilled
Decanting: Not required; serve in a wine glass or fine sake glass.
Food Pairing: Sashimi, sushi, oysters, scallops, white fish, tempura, grilled prawns and lightly seasoned Japanese cuisine.

Tasting Notes: Elegant and fruity, with aromas of white peach, pear, strawberry, jasmine and orange blossom. The palate is smooth and gently sweet, offering fresh fruit flavours with delicate rice notes and balanced acidity. A clean, refreshing finish gives the sake excellent drinkability.