Asahi Shuzo Dassai '23' Junmai Daiginjo Sake - 1.8 Litre Bottle
Asahi Shuzo Dassai '23' Junmai Daiginjo is a world-renowned sake originating from the Yamaguchi prefecture in Japan. It is produced by Asahi Shuzo Co. Ltd., a brewery founded in 1948 that gained legendary status by focusing exclusively on the production of premium Junmai Daiginjo. The '23' in its name signifies an extravagant rice polishing ratio where each grain of Yamada Nishiki rice is milled down to just 23% of its original size—a meticulous 168-hour process that removes 77% of the grain to ensure unparalleled purity.
Description
This sake presents a pale and translucent appearance with a highly refined and complex sensory profile. The nose is intensely aromatic, featuring a bouquet of white flowers, cherry, strawberry, and ripe melon, with subtle hints of cotton candy and fresh cucumber. On the palate, it is incredibly balanced and silky, offering a honey-like sweetness and elegant layers of pear, banana, and panna cotta. The experience concludes with a long, graceful finish that carries a clean, dry character and a touch of tropical fruit. It has an alcohol by volume of 16% and is best served chilled to preserve its delicate aromatics.
Food Pairing
The ultra-refined nature of Dassai 23 makes it a perfect match for delicate and fresh dishes that do not overpower its subtle nuances. It pairs exquisitely with high-quality sushi and sashimi—particularly fatty tuna, scallops, and yellowtail—as well as fresh oysters and steamed seafood. Its bright acidity and honey-like notes also complement soft, creamy cheeses like brie or camembert and light pasta dishes with olive oil and garlic. For a sophisticated pairing, serve it alongside lightly grilled sea bass or a fresh caprese salad.
Asahi Shuzo Dassai '23' Junmai Daiginjo is a world-renowned sake originating from the Yamaguchi prefecture in Japan. It is produced by Asahi Shuzo Co. Ltd., a brewery founded in 1948 that gained legendary status by focusing exclusively on the production of premium Junmai Daiginjo. The '23' in its name signifies an extravagant rice polishing ratio where each grain of Yamada Nishiki rice is milled down to just 23% of its original size—a meticulous 168-hour process that removes 77% of the grain to ensure unparalleled purity.
Description
This sake presents a pale and translucent appearance with a highly refined and complex sensory profile. The nose is intensely aromatic, featuring a bouquet of white flowers, cherry, strawberry, and ripe melon, with subtle hints of cotton candy and fresh cucumber. On the palate, it is incredibly balanced and silky, offering a honey-like sweetness and elegant layers of pear, banana, and panna cotta. The experience concludes with a long, graceful finish that carries a clean, dry character and a touch of tropical fruit. It has an alcohol by volume of 16% and is best served chilled to preserve its delicate aromatics.
Food Pairing
The ultra-refined nature of Dassai 23 makes it a perfect match for delicate and fresh dishes that do not overpower its subtle nuances. It pairs exquisitely with high-quality sushi and sashimi—particularly fatty tuna, scallops, and yellowtail—as well as fresh oysters and steamed seafood. Its bright acidity and honey-like notes also complement soft, creamy cheeses like brie or camembert and light pasta dishes with olive oil and garlic. For a sophisticated pairing, serve it alongside lightly grilled sea bass or a fresh caprese salad.
Original: $182.08
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$63.73Description
Asahi Shuzo Dassai '23' Junmai Daiginjo is a world-renowned sake originating from the Yamaguchi prefecture in Japan. It is produced by Asahi Shuzo Co. Ltd., a brewery founded in 1948 that gained legendary status by focusing exclusively on the production of premium Junmai Daiginjo. The '23' in its name signifies an extravagant rice polishing ratio where each grain of Yamada Nishiki rice is milled down to just 23% of its original size—a meticulous 168-hour process that removes 77% of the grain to ensure unparalleled purity.
Description
This sake presents a pale and translucent appearance with a highly refined and complex sensory profile. The nose is intensely aromatic, featuring a bouquet of white flowers, cherry, strawberry, and ripe melon, with subtle hints of cotton candy and fresh cucumber. On the palate, it is incredibly balanced and silky, offering a honey-like sweetness and elegant layers of pear, banana, and panna cotta. The experience concludes with a long, graceful finish that carries a clean, dry character and a touch of tropical fruit. It has an alcohol by volume of 16% and is best served chilled to preserve its delicate aromatics.
Food Pairing
The ultra-refined nature of Dassai 23 makes it a perfect match for delicate and fresh dishes that do not overpower its subtle nuances. It pairs exquisitely with high-quality sushi and sashimi—particularly fatty tuna, scallops, and yellowtail—as well as fresh oysters and steamed seafood. Its bright acidity and honey-like notes also complement soft, creamy cheeses like brie or camembert and light pasta dishes with olive oil and garlic. For a sophisticated pairing, serve it alongside lightly grilled sea bass or a fresh caprese salad.
