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Junmai Daiginjo

Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo

Asahi Shuzo · Yamaguchi

Made with Yamada Nishiki rice polished down to 23% of its original size, Dassai 23 is defined by a delicate floral aroma and an almost weightless texture. The flavor is clean and precise, fading into a dry, refreshing finish.

Why we recommend it

A reliable introduction to high-end junmai daiginjo for first-time sake buyers. The ultra-polished rice removes most of the grain character, leaving behind pure aroma and acidity.

Quick Reference

Best for

Drinkers who want a fragrant, clean sake that works as both an aperitif and a first-course companion.

Taste in brief

Intensely aromatic with floral and stone fruit notes on a very light body; finishes clean and dry.

What makes it distinct

The 23% polish ratio produces one of the most fragrant, weightless sake profiles available in the US market.

For beginners

An accessible entry point if you want to understand what highly aromatic sake smells like, though the very light body surprises some.

Character

Food Friendly Shines When Chilled For Wine Drinkers

Technical profile

Details shown only when verified against a reliable source. How we verify specs →

Rice variety
Yamada Nishiki
Rice polishing ratio
23%
Starter method
Sokujo (quick starter)
Pasteurization
Twice pasteurized
Filtration / texture
Filtered
Dilution
Diluted

Try it with

Raw fish, oysters, or mild white fish—dishes that won't compete with the aroma.

  • sashimi
  • oysters
  • mild white fish
  • fresh goat cheese

How to serve

Serve well chilled (8–10°C / 46–50°F). Warming suppresses the delicate aroma.

Chilled

For wine drinkers

Closest to a delicate Chablis—clean, mineral-edged, and aromatic without sweetness.

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