Dassai - Beyond Junmai Daiginjo Sake 720ml
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Milled beyond the benchmark 23% polishing ratio of Dassai 23, Asahi Shuzo utilizes exclusively Yamada Nishiki rice to craft Dassai "Beyond." The Yamaguchi prefecture brewery keeps the exact milling percentage undisclosed, focusing instead on extreme precision in low-temperature koji production and extended winter fermentation. Unlike ultra-premium sake expressions that rely on decorative packaging or market-driven pricing models to establish luxury status, this Junmai Daiginjo achieves its physical depth purely through brewing mechanics, delivering a bone-dry, highly refined rice spirit with virtually zero residual grain roughness.
A delicate nose opens with clean aromas of honeydew melon, white peach, water lily, and soft steamed rice. On the palate, a weightless, silky texture carries seamless acidity and precise mineral drive before resolving into a long, pristine finish. In-house testing at USQ showed that pouring Dassai 23 alongside Dassai "Beyond" highlights the dramatic shift in grain purity and length; our team recommends serving it lightly chilled in a white wine glass at 50°F paired with sweet sea urchin, king crab nigiri, or fluke sashimi.
Country
JapanRegion
Yamaguchi PrefectureSource
Yamada Nishiki riceABV
16%Brand
DassaiProduction
100% Yamada Nishiki Sake Rice. Precision low-temperature fermentation; proprietary ultra-high rice polishing ratio (beyond 23%)
Uni (sea urchin), king crab, fluke sashimi, steamed abalone, lightly salted edamame
