Dassai 50 Junmai Daiginjo 720ml
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Dassai 50 is one of Japan's most celebrated premium sakes, brewed in Yamaguchi Prefecture exclusively from Yamadanishiki rice polished down to 50% of its original grain size. That seimaibuai is the dividing line for Junmai Daiginjo, and it shows the brewery's commitment to precision, purity and elegance.
The texture is smooth and silky. Delicate flavours of ripe pear, honeydew melon and white peach are balanced by gentle umami and a refined sweetness, giving a harmonious profile that stays approachable rather than austere. It sits at 14% ABV with an SMV of +4, so it reads clean and just off dry.
Serve it chilled, around 10 degrees, in a wine glass. It suits sashimi, steamed fish, salted edamame and lighter grilled dishes. If you are meeting premium sake for the first time, this 720ml bottle is the most useful place to begin.