Dassai Blue “35”
New York
Years in the making
Asahi Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Dassai) exported Yamadanishiki rice seeds from Japan to Isbell Farms in Arkansas, in hopes that they could grow high quality sake rice fit for brewing superior junmai daiginjo at the new Dassai Blue Sake Brewery in New York. After four years, their collective efforts paid off. Delight in the sweet fragrance and flavors of peach and papaya when you sip Dassai Blue “35.”
Characteristics
Brand | Dassai Blue |
Brewery | Asahi Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Dassai) |
Category | Junmai Daiginjo |
Subcategory | N/A |
Taste Profile | Light & Sweet |
Rice variety | Yamadanishiki, Yamadanishiki (grown in Arkansas) |
Yeast variety | Undisclosed |
Alcohol | 14.00% |
RPR | 35% |
SMV | N/A |
Acidity | N/A |
Serving Temperature
- Recommended
- Not Recommended
Region
Dassai Blue is made in New York.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Peach
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Mango
Recommended Pairing
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Aperitif
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Fruits
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Cheese
Asahi Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Dassai)
Asahi Shuzo Co., Ltd., the maker of Dassai with a 300-year history, is known for constantly reinventing themselves to adapt to modern challenges. From the turn of the century, they have committed themselves to the premium junmai daiginjo category, leading the sake industry to worldwide recognition. Using the “king of sake rice,” Yamadanishiki, their sake exemplifies the modern, delicate, floral brew, to be enjoyed chilled in a wine glass. In 2023, they opened Dassai Blue Sake Brewery in Hyde Park, New York, to produce their new Dassai Blue brand, made from a unique combination of Japanese and American resources.
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