Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo Sake 720ml

Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo Sake is a celebration of purity, precision, and poise. Crafted from Yamada-Nishiki rice polished to 45%, this elegant sake showcases the signature Dassai harmony of delicate sweetness and refreshing clarity. Smooth, balanced, and gently aromatic — a benchmark for modern Japanese craftsmanship.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Crystal clear in the glass, Dassai 45 opens with dreamy aromas of honeydew melon, pear, and a hint of white flowers. The palate is supple and silky, delivering tropical layers of pineapple and mango alongside a touch of vanilla and rice sweetness. Finishing bright and refreshing, it leaves the palate revived and eager for another sip.

Key Details

• Sake Brewery: Asahi Shuzo
• Grade: Junmai Daiginjo
• Region: Yamaguchi, Japan
• Rice Variety: Yamada-Nishiki
• Rice Polishing Ratio: 45%
• Alcohol: 15%
• Volume: 720 ml
• Other: Gluten-free; Vegan-friendly; Kosher certified

Craftsmanship & Story

Brewed by Asahi Shuzo in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Dassai 45 embodies the brewery’s relentless pursuit of perfection. Dassai’s pioneering techniques, including centrifuge extraction and year-round brewing, ensure unrivalled clarity and finesse. Each grain of Yamada-Nishiki rice is polished to less than half its original size, unlocking a sake that is pure, expressive, and unmistakably refined.

Special Features

Dassai 45 was created to capture the essence of balance and approachability. Renewed from the iconic Dassai 50, it offers greater polish, brighter aromatics, and heightened smoothness — a sake that bridges luxury and everyday enjoyment with effortless grace.

Recognition & Accolades

Widely praised for its purity, finesse, and crowd-pleasing balance.

• Gold – Los Angeles International Wine Competition (2013, 2012)
• Silver – International Wine Challenge (2013)
• 18.5 / 20 – Vinum Wine Magazine

Admired worldwide as one of Japan’s most graceful expressions of Junmai Daiginjo craft.

Food Pairings

Serve well-chilled in a stem glass to highlight its gentle fragrance. Pair with delicate dishes such as sushi, sashimi, or grilled white fish with a hint of citrus. Its subtle sweetness complements vegetable tempura, creamy Brie, or mild goat cheese, while its lively freshness balances prosciutto and melon or light seafood entrées — a harmony of texture and taste.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

Refined, versatile, and beautifully presented, Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo is ideal for gifting, celebrations, or serene evenings of contemplation. A modern classic of Japanese elegance.

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