Part of the DASSAI brand refers to an ancient name of the region in Yamaguchi Prefecture where the sake is brewed.The name DASSAI actually refers to the “otter festival” because long ago, legend has it that otters used to lay out the fish that they catch on to the shore. The manner to which they laid their fish out was as if they were showing off their catch in a festival.
With a distinguished brand origin like Dassai, the brewers are dedicated to reform and revolutionize how saké is made with perfection as the end goal.
Winner of multiple awards, here are a list of Dassai’s achievements:
2. Silver Medal Winner for Sake Design Los Angeles Wine Awards – Junmai Daiginjo Division.
3. Silver Award for US National Sake Appraisal – Daiginjo A Series.
2. Silver Winner of 2015 TEXSOM International Wine Awards.
2. International Sake Challenge 2013 for Best Junmai Daiginjo.
2. Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition 2012 for Best of class sake.
Easily one of the most well-known and visible sake producers in the world, Dassai has maintained limited amounts of production ensuring that its sake is not mass produced to retain its quality. The prolificity of the brand name “Dassai” can be largely attributed to the sterling leadership of the Chairperson Mr. Hiroshi Sakurai and the CEO Kazuhiro Sakurai.
“Our main job is to make delicious sake. That means nothing if people do not enjoy the Dassai experience. It’s both fun and encouraging to meet and talk to Dassai-loving customers,” says Kazuhiro.
With the goal to make the Dassai brand resonate with sake lovers globally, Kazuhiro remains committed to look towards the present and to stay focused on their goals.
Winning over the hearts of sake consumers in Japan, Asahi Shuzo made an announcement in the local newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun urging consumers to not overpay for Dassai sake. They wanted people to enjoy their sake at a reasonable price and not at artificially inflated prices. The move definitely showed confidence on Asahi Shuzo’s end.
Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo (720ML)
Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo (1800ML)
Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo (720ML)
Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo (1800ML)
Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo (720ML)
Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo (1800ML)
Tasting Note
Dassai 39 presents a generous nose of warm fruits harvested in the sun, with an invigorating zest of lemon. On the palate, its luscious and juicy attack materializes the well-ripened fruit perceived on the nose, with an additional hint of sweetness. As it evolves in the mouth, fresher notes (Japanese melon) appear, elevating this sake to a brilliant finale. Dassai 39 is the very definition of a great modern sake, crisp and juicy, to be appreciated for itself or accompanying simply prepared ingredients (raw or grilled white fish, shellfish or crustaceans, veal tartare, etc.).
Product Details:
Size: 1800ML
Polishing: 39%
Alcohol content: 17%
Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo (1800ML)
Tasting Note
Dassai 39 presents a generous nose of warm fruits harvested in the sun, with an invigorating zest of lemon. On the palate, its luscious and juicy attack materializes the well-ripened fruit perceived on the nose, with an additional hint of sweetness. As it evolves in the mouth, fresher notes (Japanese melon) appear, elevating this sake to a brilliant finale. Dassai 39 is the very definition of a great modern sake, crisp and juicy, to be appreciated for itself or accompanying simply prepared ingredients (raw or grilled white fish, shellfish or crustaceans, veal tartare, etc.).
Product Details:
Size: 720ML
Polishing: 39%
Alcohol content: 17%
Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo (720ML)
Tasting Note
This sake packs a punch with a collection of sweet aromas, a hint of anise and sneaky mild veggie aftertaste. The subtle sweetness including grape and berries becomes more pronounced when the sake warms in the mouth of the drinker.
Product Details:
Size: 720ML
Polishing: 39%
Alcohol content: 17%
Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo (720ML)
Tasting Note
This sake packs a punch with a collection of sweet aromas, a hint of anise and sneaky mild veggie aftertaste. The subtle sweetness including grape and berries becomes more pronounced when the sake warms in the mouth of the drinker.
Product Details:
Size: 1800ML
Polishing: 39%
Alcohol content: 17%
Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo (1800ML)
Tasting Note
Dassai 23 is the first sake to have achieved such a degree of polishing and purity. Behind a milky soft first nose, a slightly powdered (rice powder) bouquet of flowers (peony, iris) emerges. On the palate, it strikes by an incredible complexity, but before all else by its finesse and its elegance. Oscillating between a candied (praline, vanilla, caramel) and fresh (white flowers, crunchy pear) aromatic, its length is reminiscent of world-class wines. Dassai 23 is a gastronomic sake of high class that deserves dedicated dishes. It will especially go well with vegetable and refreshing dishes.
Product Details:
Size: 1800ML
Polishing: 39%
Alcohol content: 17%