Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo 1800ml

Dassai 23 is milled to 23%, meaning 77% of each grain of Yamadanishiki rice is polished away before brewing. That makes it one of the most polished sakes in the world, and the reason it sits at the top of the Dassai range.

The nose gives grapes, flowers, strawberries and honey, and the flavour is as luscious as the aroma. It is a clean, plump Junmai Daiginjo with chapters of flavour wrapped in a deep and layered structure. Look for hints of brown sugar, fleshy plums and minerals, then an elegant, lasting finish. Alcohol is 16%.

Serve it well chilled in a wine glass rather than a small cup, so the aromatics have room. It is a natural with sashimi, oysters and delicate white fish, and it is a serious gift bottle in the 1800ml format. Limited stocks apply, with a maximum of six bottles per order.