Liqueur

Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo

Origin

🇯🇵Japan

Strength16%

Price Tier

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LIBRARIAN'S VERDICT

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The gold standard. If you think you don't like sake, try this. It is as fruity and accessible as a Pinot Grigio but with more texture.

The Library Note

Produced by Asahi Shuzo in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Dassai ('Otter Festival') revolutionized the sake industry by making only Junmai Daiginjo (top tier) sake. They use centrifuges for pressing and rely on data-driven precision rather than just traditional intuition, creating a consistent masterpiece that pairs with everything.

Sommelier's Perspective

THE NOSE

Fruity and floral. Melon, grape, and white flowers.

THE PALATE

Clean and soft. Light sweetness balanced by crisp acidity and notes of muscat grapes.

THE FINISH

Refreshing and clean.

Sensory Profile

THE PERFECT SERVE

Chilled in a wine glass. Never heat this sake.

Composition

Neutral Grain Spirit

Juniper

Coriander

Angelica Root

Citrus Peel

EXPERT TECHNIQUE

Yamada Nishiki rice polished down to 45%. Fermented at low temperatures for specific aromatics.

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