Dassai 23: Premium Sake to Pair with Sushi

Dassai 23 is an exquisite sake which perfectly pairs with Japanese cuisine. Its smooth finish will surely enhance your sushi dinner experience to the next level.

Asahi Shuzou's Dassai 23 (Ni-Wari San-Bu) is Junmai Daiginjo sake from Japan. "23" represents the percentage of rice grain remaining after milling or polishing (seimaibuai). To make Dassai 23, each grain of rice has been milled to 77% removal, 23% remaining. The smaller the number, the lighter and more fragrant the sake gets. You know Dassai 23's quality is guaranteed when the criteria for the best sake category, Daiginjo and Junmai Daiginjo, is milling of rice grain to a minimum of 50% removal/50% remaining. Tip: Pay attention to the milling percentage when choosing sake. Dassai 23's lower-priced siblings, Dassai 39 and Dassai 50, have different flavor and finish.

US residents can purchase Dassai 23 720 ml bottles online for $67-100 each and at restaurants for $190-200 each. Want to taste before going for a large bottle? Try a 300 ml bottle available for ~$35 through online stores. Or travel to Japan and acquire 720 ml bottles for $45 each.