Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo sake ⋅ 16% ⋅ 720ml

Dassai is brewed by Dassai Inc. (formerly Asahi Shuzo), an artisanal brewery nestled in the isolated mountains of Yamaguchi Prefecture, at the southern tip of Honshu. Its name, meaning “otter festival,” comes from the region’s former name, where otters once lined up their catches on the riverbank as if presenting them at a festival; haiku poet Masaoka Shiki himself took inspiration from this for his pen name. The brewery made a radical choice: to produce only junmai daiginjo, exclusively from Yamada Nishiki, Japan’s most renowned sake rice, polished until just 23% of the grain remains. This extreme polishing, combined with low-temperature fermentation, allows the delicate aromas produced by the yeasts - the hallmark of the ginjo style - to fully express themselves. For Dassai, the world of sake must evolve to survive: the brewery has thoroughly overhauled its methods, combining artisanal techniques, state-of-the-art equipment and pure water from Yamaguchi’s mountains to brew year-round, guided by a single criterion: quality over quantity. The result: pure, silky sakes that are fruity, balanced and remarkably refined, to be enjoyed on their own or with refined cuisine, which they complement without ever overpowering. Today, among Japan’s most influential breweries, Dassai has become a global benchmark for premium sake.

Serve chilled in a wine glass

Store away from light and heat. After opening: Keep refrigerated and tightly sealed. Consume quickly.

Rice (Yamadanishiki (Japan)), koji rice (Japan)