Dassai 獺祭
Dassai – 獺祭
Dassai is one of Japan’s most globally recognized sake brands, famous for its highly polished Junmai Daiginjo style. With bright, fruity aroma and silky texture, Dassai represents a modern, refined face of Japanese sake loved by wine drinkers and beginners around the world.
Dassai – Featured Sake
Why Dassai is Special
1. Born in the Nature of Yamaguchi
Dassai is brewed in Yamaguchi Prefecture, surrounded by clean rivers and gentle mountains.
Using soft, pure local water and carefully selected rice, Dassai creates:
・very smooth texture
・clean, refreshing finish
・elegant, modern balance
It feels bright and polished, like clear morning light.
2. Extreme Rice Polishing – A New Standard of Refinement
Dassai is known for its high polishing ratio — removing much of the outer rice layer
to reach a pure, delicate core.
This allows:
・pure, clean flavor
・vivid fruit notes (melon, peach, lychee)
・almost no roughness
The result is a sake that feels luxuriously light and fragrant.
3. Modern Brewing Philosophy – “Craft × Technology”
Rather than relying only on tradition, Dassai combines:
・precise temperature control
・careful small-tank brewing
・data-based quality management
with the heart of Japanese craftsmanship.
The goal is simple: “Always make better sake than yesterday.”
4. Easy to Enjoy for Beginners and Wine Lovers
With its fruity aroma and soft sweetness, Dassai is:
・easy to enjoy even for first-time sake drinkers
・very attractive for white wine lovers
・perfect for celebrations and gifts
It pairs well with:
・sushi and sashimi
・light French dishes
・cheese and canapé-style foods.
5. A Global Icon of Premium Sake
Dassai is served in many high-end restaurants in Japan and overseas, and is widely
recognized as a symbol of modern Japanese sake.
For international drinkers, it often becomes:
・“the first premium sake they fall in love with”
・an entry point into the deeper world of jizake
A brand that connects Japanese craftsmanship to the global table.
