Asahi Shuzo Dassai '23' Hayata Junmai Daiginjo - 720 ml
Dassai 23 Hayata Junmai Daiginjo is an ultra-premium, limited-edition sake from the Yamaguchi prefecture of Japan. It is crafted by Asahi Shuzo, a brewery founded in 1948 that is globally recognized for its 'Dassai' brand and its commitment to brewing only the highest level of Junmai Daiginjo. This specific expression is named after the late Professor Eiji Hayata, who collaborated with the brewery to develop a revolutionary preservation method using micro-bubbled carbon dioxide. This technique allows for minimal heat pasteurization, stabilizing the sake while preserving the vibrant, 'fresh-pressed' qualities typically lost in traditional processing.
Description
This sake presents a clear appearance and a stunningly complex sensory profile. The nose is filled with elegant aromas of Williams pear, white pepper, grape, and blueberry, accented by tropical notes of pineapple and floral hints. On the palate, it is silkier and lighter than the standard Dassai 23, offering a 'quiet liveliness' and a subtle natural sparkle. Flavours of melon, peach, cotton candy, and papaya float elegantly across the palate, balanced by a mellow sweetness and a refined, clean finish. It is brewed with Yamada Nishiki rice polished to an exacting 23% and has an alcohol by volume of 16%. To best appreciate its delicate aromatics and technical mastery, it should be served well-chilled.
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Description
Dassai 23 Hayata Junmai Daiginjo is an ultra-premium, limited-edition sake from the Yamaguchi prefecture of Japan. It is crafted by Asahi Shuzo, a brewery founded in 1948 that is globally recognized for its 'Dassai' brand and its commitment to brewing only the highest level of Junmai Daiginjo. This specific expression is named after the late Professor Eiji Hayata, who collaborated with the brewery to develop a revolutionary preservation method using micro-bubbled carbon dioxide. This technique allows for minimal heat pasteurization, stabilizing the sake while preserving the vibrant, 'fresh-pressed' qualities typically lost in traditional processing.
Description
This sake presents a clear appearance and a stunningly complex sensory profile. The nose is filled with elegant aromas of Williams pear, white pepper, grape, and blueberry, accented by tropical notes of pineapple and floral hints. On the palate, it is silkier and lighter than the standard Dassai 23, offering a 'quiet liveliness' and a subtle natural sparkle. Flavours of melon, peach, cotton candy, and papaya float elegantly across the palate, balanced by a mellow sweetness and a refined, clean finish. It is brewed with Yamada Nishiki rice polished to an exacting 23% and has an alcohol by volume of 16%. To best appreciate its delicate aromatics and technical mastery, it should be served well-chilled.
