Dassai Sake Brewery
Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Yamaguchi Sake
Yamaguchi, Japan
Behold, the Desai 23, my favorite of them all. Abv 16%. The numbers designate the amount of polishing of the rice - the remaining amount of the original kernel. Hence lower is better, and hence the price difference.
Behold, the Desai 23, my favorite of them all. Abv 16%. The numbers designate the amount of polishing of the rice - the remaining amount of the original kernel. Hence lower is better, and hence the price difference.
Jun 12th, 2021
Many years ago I decided that unlike wine which can so clearly evoke place, sake tasting notes were much more evocative of time - specifically a moment in time and all the atmosphere that comes with it. To wit: one of my favorite sakes this Dassai “23” reminds me of that moment when the year’s first snowfall has completely melted in the next day’s sun. Wonderfully silky notes of rainwater, malted milk, white flowers and cooked taro root linger beautifully with a great purity. The 23 here refers to the fact that the rice has been polished to 23% of its former mass, far in excess of the 50% required by its Daiginjo designation. This is a lot harder than it sounds, and quite a feat when it comes to sake. Sake seduction to be sure.
Many years ago I decided that unlike wine which can so clearly evoke place, sake tasting notes were much more evocative of time - specifically a moment in time and all the atmosphere that comes with it. To wit: one of my favorite sakes this Dassai “23” reminds me of that moment when the year’s first snowfall has completely melted in the next day’s sun. Wonderfully silky notes of rainwater, malted milk, white flowers and cooked taro root linger beautifully with a great purity. The 23 here refers to the fact that the rice has been polished to 23% of its former mass, far in excess of the 50% required by its Daiginjo designation. This is a lot harder than it sounds, and quite a feat when it comes to sake. Sake seduction to be sure.
Jan 24th, 2021
Ripe melon, tropical notes and bergamot. Delicious!
Ripe melon, tropical notes and bergamot. Delicious!
Aug 2nd, 2019
Love floral notes soft on the finish but long.
Love floral notes soft on the finish but long.
Aug 3rd, 2015
23% polish rate Dassai Junmai Daigino Yamaguchi
23% polish rate Dassai Junmai Daigino Yamaguchi
May 16th, 2014
Nose: faint
Palate: big fruit. A bit blunt.
Nose: faint
Palate: big fruit. A bit blunt.
