Dassai Sake Brewery
Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Yamaguchi Sake
Yamaguchi, Japan
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
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
Best Daiginjo ever! Super pure and clean. Only 23% is left after polishing. Hence the "23" in the name.
Best Daiginjo ever! Super pure and clean. Only 23% is left after polishing. Hence the "23" in the name.
Feb 12th, 2016
Company Christmas lunch. Great bottle w the gang!
Company Christmas lunch. Great bottle w the gang!
Dec 24th, 2015