Dassai Junmai Daiginjo 45

Asahi Shuzo is a brewery in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, that continues to defy the norms of sake brewing. Rather than relying solely on the intuition and experience of a single master brewer, the brand has a penchant for team effort, involving all employees in the brewing process. The brand strives for sake that that "tastes delicious to anyone”, by creating their fragrant Junmai Daiginjo with Yamada Nishiki, a grain regarded as the "finest sake rice”. "Daiginjo" refers to sake made from rice polished down to 50% or less, known for its fruity and floral flavor profile.

Dassai is a brand that enjoys high acclaim both domestically and abroad for its full range, with Dassai Junmai Daiginjo 45 standing front and center as the classic standard. The "45" represents the rice polishing ratio, indicating this Junmai Daiginjo is brewed from Yamada Nishiki rice polished down to 45%. Its taste pairs well not just with Japanese cuisine but also with French and other cuisines, making it a recommended choice for sake beginners.