Dassai Blue Sake Junmai Daiginjo Type 23 NV 375ml

23 is a masterpiece, the flagship of DASSAI Blue. It is suitable for DASSAI Blue’s concept of ‘Blue comes out from indigo and is bluer than indigo’.
This is a sake worthy of surpassing DASSAI made in Japan. It uses Yamada Nishiki, known as the king of sake rice, polished down to 23% (77% is removed). It has gorgeous aroma like a bouquet of flowers and fruity like a pear, thus it is complex and refreshing. Elegant in texture, yet powerful, with a long and a pleasant aftertaste.

• Country: United States
• Region: New York
• Size: 375ml

Varietal

Sake

Sake is a Japanese rice wine made from fermented rice, water, yeast, and koji mold (Aspergillus oryzae), which converts starch into fermentable sugars. Unlike beer, which undergoes sequential fermentation, sake is brewed using multiple parallel fermentation, where saccharification and fermentation occur simultaneously. It typically ranges from 13-16% ABV and is classified based on rice polishing ratio and whether brewer’s alcohol is added. Sake styles vary widely. Junmai sakes, made without added alcohol, tend to have a rich, umami-driven character, while Ginjo and Daiginjo sakes—brewed with highly polished rice—offer delicate, aromatic profiles with notes of melon, pear, and floral elegance. Futsushu, an everyday table sake, is less refined but widely consumed. Sake can be enjoyed chilled, warm, or at room temperature, depending on the variety. With a smooth texture and balanced acidity, it pairs well with sushi, tempura, grilled fish, and a variety of Japanese dishes.