Dassai Junmai Daiginjo 23 Sake – 720ml
Dassai Junmai Daiginjo 23 Sake — 720ml — the celebrated flagship Dassai Junmai Daiginjo 23 — Dassai's premium flagship. Seimaibuai 23% (77% of rice grain polished away). Widely respected as one of Japan's finest sake globally.
Why you'll love it
- Extraordinarily layered refined honey, warm delicate floral + fruit character, refined rice mastery, gentle Yamamoto Nishiki rice premium depth, elegant Dassai 23 flagship mastery
- Seimaibuai 23% (77% polished away) — premium flagship tier
- Distinctive rice polishing pinnacle
- Widely respected as one of Japan's finest sake globally
- Asahi Shuzo (Yamaguchi) pedigree
Perfect pairings
Excellent chilled (5–10°C) with sashimi, sushi, delicate seafood, tempura, or refined Japanese cuisine. Also pairs beautifully with light poultry, fresh cheeses, or as a refined aperitif.
Perfect for
- Dassai sake enthusiasts
- Yamaguchi sake heritage collectors
- Refined Japanese cuisine pairing
- Distinctive sake explorers
Compare with
Prefer 39? Try Dassai 39 ($77). Traditional 1.8L format? Dassai 23 (1.8L, $211).
Frequently asked
What is Dassai?
Distinctive premium sake brand from Asahi Shuzo (Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan). Widely regarded as one of Japan's finest sake producers globally. Distinctive for producing exclusively Junmai Daiginjo — the highest sake category. The number (23, 39, 45) refers to seimaibuai (rice polishing ratio) — the percentage of rice grain remaining after polishing. Lower numbers = more polished = more premium. Dassai 23 (77% polished away) is Dassai's premium flagship.
What is Junmai Daiginjo?
Highest sake category — Junmai (pure rice, no added alcohol) + Daiginjo (rice polished to 50% or less). Distinctive refined character. Dassai polishes even further than the minimum standard.
Quick facts
- Category: Junmai Daiginjo Sake (Flagship)
- Brand: Dassai
- Prefecture: Yamaguchi
- Volume: 720ml
- Storage: Store refrigerated after opening
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Refined and elegant — concentrated white peach, gentle melon, soft koji rice, refined umami, light pear, with the distinctive Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo signature from 23% rice-polishing ratio.
PALATE
Layered and silky — concentrated white peach, gentle melon, refined umami, soft minerality, with the precise Dassai 23 ultra-premium daiginjo elegance.
FINISH
Long and refined — sustained white fruit, gentle umami, refined minerality, and a polished ultra-premium Dassai fade.
ABV: 16% ABV
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