Dassai Sake Tasting Gift Set - 3 x 180ml
Dassai Sake Tasting Gift Set - 3 x 180ml
Size: 3 x 180ml (+ gift box) | ABV: 16%
Grades: 3 x Junmai Daiginjo
Awards: (Dassai 23) Los Angeles International Wine Competition (2013: Silver, 2014: Gold, 2016: Bronze, 2015: Gold); TEXSOM International Wine Awards, 2015: Silver
Brewery: Asahi
Region: Yamaguchi
Rice polishing: 23% / 39% / 45%
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INCLUDED IN THIS SET:
Dassai 23
In three words: Premium velvet class
World renowned for it's ultra high rice polishing ratio (23%), this award winner is the perfect special occasion sake. Gorgeous aroma of melon and peach on the nose. Dried pineapple, pear and chestnuts on the palate with a smooth and velvety texture that develops through a lush finish.
Try pairing me with tuna
Product Details
Rice variety: Yamadanishiki
Sweet or dry: Medium dry
Acidity*: 1.3
Sake Meter Value +4
Amino acids**: 1.0
Food Pairing: Sushi & Sashimi, Grilled Prawns, grilled or tempura vegetables
Serving temp: Chilled to Room Temperature
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan
Dassai 39
In 3 words: Fruity, dry, balanced
39 refers to the high degree of rice polishing in this big daiginjo that packs a generous wallop of tropical fruit on the nose. Smooth and mellow, with mild acidity, this supremely balanced sake and leaves a clean refreshing finish.
Try pairing me with tapas
Product Details
Rice variety: Yamadanishiki
Sweet or dry: Medium dry
Acidity: 1.3
Sake Meter Value +3
Food Pairing: Sushi, fresh salads, green vegetables, tapas or cheese plates
Serving temp: Chilled to Room Temperature
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan
Dassai 45
In 3 words: Clean, soft and fruity
Clean, soft and silky, this best-selling sake has dreamy honeydew melon on the nose. Supremely balanced with mild acidity and a tropical party on the tongue with special guests pineapple and mango dancing on the tables.
Try pairing me with sushi
Product Details
Rice variety: Yamadanishiki
Sweet or dry: Medium-dry
Body: Full
Acidity: -
Sake Meter Value -
Food Pairing: Grilled seafood, BBQ skewers, karaage chicken, gyoza, tempura vegetables, Calamari and onion rings
Serving temp: Chilled to Room Temperature
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan
The Brewery
Asahi
Home to the world renowned DASSAI brand, this brewery recently reoriented itself towards the pursuit of the highest quality premium sake and year round production - to the joy of sake lovers everywhere. Not to be confused with beer brewery of the same name!
At a glance
Based in Yamaguchi on the West coast of Japan's main island, Honshu
One of the leading global sake brands focused on high grade sake
Dassai 45, 39 & 23 numbers refer to the polishing ratio of the rice used
