Dassai Sake | 2024 Guide to Grades, Pricing, and Latest Offers!

An article to discover the prices, classifications, and grades of the popular sake, "Dassai."

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As Low as $158

Regular Styles

Dassai sake options known for their cost-effectiveness, available year-round. All of them belong to the Junmai Daiginjo grade, exuding splendid ginjo aromas reminiscent of melon and honey-like sweetness. A must-try!

Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo
Dassai 45 SPARKLING Junmai Daiginjo Sparkling Sake
Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo
Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo
Dassai Beyond Gift Set

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LIMITED EDITION

Starting from $438

Seasonal Limited Edition

Dassai Sake's seasonal limited editions are unique treasures, available for a limited time and in limited quantities. They create a frenzy every time they're released. Don't miss the opportunity!

Dassai 39 Tank-Direct Press Junmai Daiginjo Unfiltered Nama Sake Seasonal Limited Edition
Dassai 39 Unpasteruized (Kanzukuri) Nama Sake Seasonal Limited Edition
Dassai 39 Hanahie Sake Junmai Daiginjo Gift Set Seasonal Limited Edition
Dassai 23 SPARKLING Junmai Daiginjo Sparkling Sake Winter Limited Edition
Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Nama Sake New Year's Limited Edition

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Starting from $358

Dassai Gift Sets

Ideal for gifting, Dassai sake sets are beautifully packaged and highly popular.

Dassai Gift Set (180ml, 3 Bottles)
Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo Gift Set
Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Gift Set
Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Wooden Box Set
Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Appreciation Wooden Box Set

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Popular Sake - DASSAI

About Dassai Sake

Dassai is a star-quality sake produced by "Asahi Shuzo" in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It has become one of the most popular sakes worldwide in recent years. The entire range of sake is brewed using the premium rice variety known as the "Yamada Nishiki," and all of them achieve the classification of "Junmai Daiginjo," a level of rarity in the sake world. The key products in the sake series are Dassai 23, Dassai 39, and Dassai 45.

Unlike traditional sakes with robust characteristics, the aroma of Dassai Sake is exquisitely rich and the flavor resembles the sweetness of ripe honeydew melon and honey. It offers an elegant fruitiness and is an excellent choice whether enjoyed on its own or paired with a meal.

Sake Brewery

Pioneering a New Era in Sake - Asahi Shuzo

Located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, Asahi Shuzo was founded in 1948 with the goal of achieving the finest brewing quality. They exclusively produce sake of the Junmai Daiginjo grade, such as Dassai, and have introduced modern scientific innovations to the sake-making process.

Asahi Shuzo not only upholds high-quality brewing standards but also actively promotes the Dassai brand. Dassai sake is frequently chosen by the Japanese government for official banquets, where it is served to esteemed guests from around the world. Asahi Shuzo also collaborates with Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide, allowing Dassai sake to reach beyond Japan's borders and become a shining example of Japanese sake to the world.

Exported to Over 20 Countries Worldwide

Dassai Sake - Globally Acclaimed and Award-Winning

Dassai sake not only enjoys a stellar reputation internationally but also frequently earns recognition at various sake competitions. In particular, the "Dassai Junmai Daiginjo 23" from the Dassai series has won the gold award for three consecutive years at the International Wine Challenge!

Beyond Japan, Dassai is exported to over 20 countries worldwide. Its presence is commonly found in upscale restaurants worldwide, and it's even a beloved Japanese sake among renowned French chefs!

Starting from $228

Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo

This sake is crafted by polishing the king of sake rice, "Yamada Nishiki," to only 45% of its original size, resulting in a refined and elegant flavor with a delicate sweetness and the captivating aroma of daiginjo. It's a sake that will make you want to keep pouring another glass!

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Starting from $158

Dassai 45 SPARKLING Junmai Daiginjo Nigori Sake

This sparkling nigori sake is crafted based on the popular Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo. It undergoes "secondary in-bottle fermentation" to create champagne-like bubbles, resulting in a refreshing and crisp mouthfeel. It's perfect as an aperitif or paired with various cuisines, making it a sake that you'll want to enjoy glass after glass!

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Starting from $328

Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo

This elegant Junmai Daiginjo sake boasts a splendid floral and fruity aroma, with a taste reminiscent of ripe melon and honey-like sweetness. The name "Sanwari Kyubun" signifies that it is crafted using only the most essential part of the "Yamada Nishiki" rice, polished down to a mere 39%, showcasing Dassai's unique charm.

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Starting from $568

Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo

Dassai presents one of its finest Junmai Daiginjo sake. Crafted using the coveted "Yamada Nishiki" rice polished down to only 23% of its core, this sake exudes a rich aroma and an elegant honey-like sweetness that lingers on the palate.

This award-winning masterpiece, honored with gold awards, was even selected by Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for official state banquets. It's a Japanese sake beloved by renowned French chef Joël Robuchon!

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Starting from $3,288

Dassai Beyond - Gift Set

To surpass the Dassai 23, Asahi Shuzo created the ultimate sake – allowing you to experience the magnificent aroma and captivating aftertaste derived from the rice. It's truly the "pinnacle of Dassai!"

Every step, from polishing and washing the rice to making the koji and pressing, embodies the highest knowledge and techniques of Asahi Shuzo. With carefully selected ingredients and brewing batches, only the highest-quality products are considered for this masterpiece.

Each bottle of "Dassai Beyond" is a unique work of art that Dassai enthusiasts cannot miss! The font on the label is handwritten by calligrapher "Kazuyo Yamamoto," who originally wrote the Dassai logo. It holds great artistic collectible value!

The brewery recommends tasting "Dassai Beyond" alongside "Dassai 23" for a direct comparison, believing it will better highlight the boundless charm of this top-tier sake!

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Special Offer from $438

Dassai 39 Tank-Direct Press Junmai Daiginjo Unfiltered Nama Sake Seasonal Limited Edition

Seasonal Exclusive! Dassai's Junmai Daiginjo, produced only twice a year, is bottled directly at the brewery after fermentation. Unfiltered and without heat treatment, it boasts a richer aroma compared to regular sake varieties and is definitely worth a try!

In addition to pairing well with seafood, sashimi, and sushi, it also complements dishes with a heavier oiliness, such as grilled skewers and hot pot.

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Special Offer from $368

Dassai 39 Unpasteurized (Kanzukuri) Nama Sake Seasonal Limited Edition

Experience the freshness of Dassai's seasonal unpasteurized sake! It offers a refreshing and unique, graceful mouthfeel typical of nama sake, freshly brewed with a delicate touch.

As it's nama sake, it boasts a lively, fresh mouthfeel with notes of green apple and subtle floral fragrances, intertwined with hints of honey and rice aroma, making it a must-try!

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Special Offer from $168

Dassai 39 Hanahie Sake Junmai Daiginjo Gift Set Seasonal Limited Edition

Seasonal Limited Edition! Crafted with the theme of a colorful spring, this sake releases a delightful bouquet of floral and fruity aromas upon opening. It offers a smooth, sweet taste that is both refreshing and invigorating, making it a pure Junmai Daiginjo full of fresh appeal.

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Special Offer from $838

Dassai 23 SPARKLING Junmai Daiginjo Sparkling Sake Winter Limited Edition

A popular sake, Dassai's winter limited edition, is here! To embrace the holiday spirit, the brewery has specially adorned it with a charming Christmas red and green ribbon packaging!

This sake boasts an enticing aroma of ripe white peaches and a delightful honey-like sweetness. Crafted using the champagne method with secondary bottle fermentation, it has unique sparkling bubbles that resemble champagne, making it a highly prized Japanese sake perfect for savoring on its own!

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Special Offer from $1,088

Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Nama Sake New Year's Limited Edition 720ml

Dassai's New Year's Limited Edition Nama Sake is here, with its elegant aroma and honey-like sweetness, providing you with a splendid start to the new year!

This product represents the Japanese tradition of valuing New Year's and is the first bottle of Dassai delivered worldwide by Asahi Shuzo during the New Year's period. It symbolizes blessings and significance, offering you a splendid beginning for the new year!

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Special Offer from $398

Dassai Gift Set (180ml, 3 Bottles)

This set includes Dassai's carefully selected and most distinctive Junmai Daiginjo sake, making it perfect for those tasting Dassai for the first time. It's also the best choice for gift-giving, representing unique taste and heartfelt appreciation.

The set includes: Dassai 23, Dassai 39, Dassai 45 (180ml x 3)

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Special Offer from $358

Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo Gift Set

Beautifully packaged gift set, perfect for gifting.

An elegant Junmai Daiginjo sake with exquisite floral and fruity aromas, featuring a sweet melon and honey-like sweetness on the palate. The name "Dassai 39" signifies that each grain of the sake rice "Yamada Nishiki" is polished down to only 39% of its core, showcasing the unique charm of Dassai.

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Special Offer from $618

Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Gift Set

The beautifully packaged "Dassai 23" is an award-winning sake, previously selected as the official sake for state banquets by the former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. It's a Japanese sake beloved by even the renowned French chef Joël Robuchon!

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Special Offer from $698

Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Wooden Box Set

The award-winning "Dassai 23" presented in an exquisite wooden box makes it an excellent gift choice! This Japanese sake has been selected as the official sake for state banquets by the former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and is a favorite among renowned French chef Joël Robuchon!

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Special Offer from $698

Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Appreciation Wooden Box Set

The award-winning "Dassai 23" presented in an exquisite "Appreciation" wooden box is a perfect choice to express your gratitude! This Japanese sake has been selected as the official sake for state banquets by the former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and is a favorite among renowned French chef Joël Robuchon!

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The distinctive feature of Dassai Sake lies in the fact that its entire range achieves the "Junmai Daiginjo" classification, which is extremely rare! In addition, the brewery exclusively uses the high-quality "King of Sake Rice," Yamada Nishiki, as the raw material for brewing, ensuring that the sake produced maintains the highest and most stable quality!

Unlike traditional sake with a robust character, Dassai Sake typically boasts rich floral and fruity aromas. Its taste resembles the sweetness of ripe cantaloupe and honey, making it an exemplar of elegant sake. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with a meal, it's a sake that even those new to sake will appreciate.

Dassai is a premium sake among Japanese sakes. Unlike the "light and dry" style of traditional sake, Dassai Sake is more akin to the sake king, "Juyondai," and places a stronger emphasis on creating a "fruity and aromatic" sake! When tasting Dassai, the key is to bring out its fruity aroma. If the sake is too cold, the aroma will weaken, and the acidity and bitterness will become more pronounced. Therefore, it is recommended to start tasting at a temperature of around 10 degrees Celsius.

Dassai Sake is an excellent choice whether enjoyed on its own or paired with food! Depending on the sake type, the range of compatible dishes is vast. It pairs perfectly with seafood, sashimi, and sushi. The refreshing nama (unpasteurized) sake variants in the series also go well with Cantonese stir-fry, yakitori, or other cooked dishes!

As for glassware, it is recommended to use sake cups made of glass or tin material. Alternatively, white wine glasses are also an excellent choice as they enhance the aroma of Dassai Sake.

Recommended Sake Cups: "NOUSAKU" Sake Cups

Recommended Sake Cups: "RIEDEL" Sake Cups

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Unopened bottles of Dassai Sake should be kept away from direct sunlight and high temperatures. Most regular Dassai products are pasteurized ("hi-ire" sake) and can be stored for an extended period at room temperature, around 20 degrees Celsius. However, for optimal storage, especially for some unpasteurized sake variants like "nama" sake, it is recommended to store them at a lower temperature, between -5 to 2 degrees Celsius.

Once opened, sake starts to oxidize and its aromas begin to dissipate as it comes into contact with air. If you can't finish the bottle all at once, we strongly recommend storing it in a refrigerator at 0-4 degrees Celsius and consuming it within a week for the best taste.

If you're looking to purchase Dassai Sake in Hong Kong, it's best to choose a reputable Japanese sake store. Sakewa, as a dedicated Japanese sake store, has consistently curated the entire range of Dassai Sake, from entry-level to top-tier, ensuring you can savor the finest flavors straight from Japan! All our Dassai Sake products are available in stock, guaranteeing the latest production dates. They are stored and transported with the utmost care, shielded from UV rays and high temperatures at 0-4 degrees Celsius using professional cold chain logistics, and recommended by our expert sake advisors at our store!

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Hong Kong Sake Stores

Conveniently Located Sake Stores

Sakewa is a popular sake specialty store offering over 300 varieties of top-rated sake. Our Kwun Tong store has stock available and is conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from APM. We have professional sake advisors in-store to guide you in choosing the perfect sake for your taste. We also have another store in Tseung Kwan O, providing you with an additional option.

Our stores offer special discounts for bulk purchases, with select items priced as low as 50% off. Visit us now!

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Dassai Sake | 2024 Guide to Grades, Pricing, and Latest Offers!

Recommended Dassai Styles

As Low as $158

Regular Styles

Starting from $438

Seasonal Limited Edition

Starting from $358

Dassai Gift Sets

About Dassai Sake

Pioneering a New Era in Sake - Asahi Shuzo

Dassai Sake - Globally Acclaimed and Award-Winning

Directly imported from Japan, stored at ideal temperatures, carefully sealed to ensure freshness!

Regular Selection

High value-for-money, available year-round, these Dassai sake selections all achieve the rank of Junmai Daiginjo. They exude a splendid ginjo aroma with hints of honeydew and honey-like sweetness, sure to win you over!

Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo

Dassai 45 SPARKLING Junmai Daiginjo Nigori Sake

Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo

Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo

Dassai Beyond - Gift Set

Seasonal Limited Editions

Dassai Sake's seasonal limited editions are each a unique, time-limited, and distinctive gem. Whenever they are released, they create a frenzy of excitement. Seize the opportunity!

Dassai 39 Tank-Direct Press Junmai Daiginjo Unfiltered Nama Sake Seasonal Limited Edition

Dassai 39 Unpasteurized (Kanzukuri) Nama Sake Seasonal Limited Edition

Dassai 39 Hanahie Sake Junmai Daiginjo Gift Set Seasonal Limited Edition

Dassai 23 SPARKLING Junmai Daiginjo Sparkling Sake Winter Limited Edition

Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Nama Sake New Year's Limited Edition 720ml

Dassai Gift Sets

Dassai Sake gift sets, beautifully packaged and always in high demand!

Dassai Gift Set (180ml, 3 Bottles)

Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo Gift Set

Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Gift Set

Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Wooden Box Set

Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Appreciation Wooden Box Set

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