Sake

We all know that patience is a virtue, and this sake exemplifies that better than anything else. Widely held as one of the best sake’s around, Dassai “23” pushes the limits of rice polishing. Getting the rice grains to 23% of their...

Kawatsuru translates to “river crane” and comes from the sighting of a crane in the river behind the brewery. Crane of Paradise is described as “umakuchi,” a combination between sweet, dry and umami flavors. The perfect summertime...

This is a nigori that reflects Dassai’s ever-present elegance. Being a junmai daiginjo, this one is slightly less saturated with sake lees (the rice solids in the bottle) compared to other nigori. On the nose you’ll find the faintest hint of...

Showing a luscious and juicy character with a nectar like sweetness on the palate, followed by a long bright finale. Tasting note: Aromatic, sweet, dry finish, hints of apple & honeydew. Food pairing: Oysters, carpaccio, ducks, steak.

“There is no reason for us to craft sake unless it’s super delicious.”, this is the Dassai way. Using Yamada-Nishiki rice polished down to 45%, we deliver fruit aromatics and delicate sweetness. Tasting Note: Fruity, semi-body, pears...

Named after seven famous spearsmen who fought at the legendary battle of Shizugatake, we think you’ll find this sake quite legendary itself. It uses Ginfubuki rice, which is a cross between the famed Yamadanishiki and Tamasakae, a variety local to...

Until this sake came along in the 1960’s, all sake had distilled alcohol added to it due to rice shortages and war rationing. After the war, Chiyonosono crafted the first junmai sake (brewed with neither distilled alcohol nor additives of any kind)...

Dassai Beyond has the highest rice polishing ratio among all the products Asahi Shuzo brew. Extracting only the best part of sake "Nakadori", it can be only made 10% of the original batch. Tasting Note: Complex, multi-layer, subtle light body, elegant...

Aged in tank for 3 years, this umami-rich sake finishes dry and clean from precise fermentation and water minerality. This unusual juxtaposition makes it stand out as a savory sake that will not weigh you down. Star-Filled Sky is brewed in Japan’s...

Textured and layered, smoky yet sweet, with a cleansing acidity at the end. Simply constructed rice flavors interspersed with malt-like flavor, and dry on the finish thanks to the prominent acidity. Food pairing suggestions: smoked chicken, red rice and...

Smooth, clean, crisp with hints of cucumber and melon. Serve chilled & enjoy straight, in cocktails, or with food. Gold medal winner at San Francisco Wine challenge, World Sake Challenge, & PROOF Awards. ALL NATURAL, VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, NO...

Clean and light on the palate, apple, soft rice, touch of umami. Enjoy chilled year-round or gently warmed during the wintertime. Gold medal winner at World Sake Challenge & PROOF Awards. ALL NATURAL, VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, NO PRESERVATIVES, NO SULFITES