
Rice (Japan), kôji rice ferment
Store in a cool place. Once opened, consume within one week.
serve chilled in a wine glass
Dassai is a premium sake produced by the Asahi Shuzo brewery in Yamaguchi prefecture. Recognized worldwide for its commitment to quality and innovation, the brewery specializes exclusively in the production of Junmai Daiginjo, the finest category of sake. The name "Dassai", which literally means "otter festival", refers to an ancient local custom: otters would arrange the fish they caught on the banks, creating a festive display. The name embodies the spirit of Vendor, combining respect for tradition with creativity. Asahi Shuzo is distinguished by its skilful combination of traditional techniques and modern technologies to produce sake of exceptional purity. The brewery places particular emphasis on intensive rice polishing, using mainly the Yamada Nishiki variety, reputed to be the best for sake.