SAKE Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo 72 Cl.

Dassai 45 by Asahi Shuzo, from Yamaguchi Prefecture, is a Junmai Daiginjo that expresses the house philosophy through its rice: Yamada Nishiki, the most noble of sake rice varieties, polished until only 45% of each grain remains, leaving the purest heart of the starch to take centre stage. In the glass the sake appears clear and luminous, with an elegant nose of pear, white melon and delicate blossoms, while on the palate it flows silky and light, with a discreet sweetness of pale orchard fruit that unfolds into a clean, fresh and beautifully harmonious finish. At roughly 16% ABV, the 720 ml bottle of Dassai 45 finds its best balance served chilled in a glass that lifts its aromas, and it pairs naturally with sashimi, raw fish, light tempura and fresh cheeses, yet it is just as rewarding on its own, as an aperitif or as a gift for anyone eager to discover the refinement of premium sake.