Blog Post -dassai

Basic introduction of Brewery

Asahi Shuzo is best known for its iconic Dassai brand, which combines traditional brewing techniques with innovative technology. The brewery emphasizes precision and quality. Their motto, "Making sake that brings happiness," reflects their mission to craft exceptional sake for modern dining and global appreciation.

The Artisans behind Dassai

All of our efforts are aimed towards providing our customers with a sense of satisfaction, which is worthy of us polishing a rice of the utmost quality.

Making process

After the rice is polished and brought into the sakagura, it has lost a great deal of moisture due to the frictional heat of the polishing process, which takes up to 144 hours.

Origin of the name "DASSAI"

“Dassai” literally means "otter festival". This is a word that was used long ago in our region, Yamaguchi Prefecture, as there were many otters frolicking in the nearby rivers.

DASSAI 23獺祭純米大吟醸磨き二割三分

To craft the ultimate Junmai-Daiginjo sake, we polished down Yamada-Nishiki rice to 23%. Delivering delicate floral aromas with a palate reminiscent of honey and an elegant lasting finish.

We will be donating a portion of the sales of the Dassai Beyond and Dassai 23 series (1.8L/100yen, 720ml/50yen, 300ml/20yen, 180ml/15yen) to medical professionals, fighting on the front line against the new coronavirus.

Kosher certified.
Yamada-Nishiki rice, polished down to 23% of the original grain size.

DASSAI 39獺祭純米大吟醸磨き三割九分

Showing a luscious and juicy character with a nectar like sweetness on the palate, followed by a long bright finale.

This, is Junmai-Daiginjo.

Yamada-Nishiki rice, polished down to 39% of the original grain size.

DASSAI 45獺祭純米大吟釀45

“There is no reason for us to craft sake unless it’s super delicious.”, this is the Dassai way. Using Yamada-Nishiki rice polished down to 45%, we deliver fruit aromatics and delicate sweetness.

Renewed from the DASSAI 50, 2019.04.01.

Yamada-Nishiki rice, polished down to 45% of the original grain size.