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One sake, three degrees of polish
Dassai 45, 39 and 23, side by side. Same rice, same brewery — taste what changes as the rice disappears.
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DASSAI 45 · 39 · 23 — ONE RICE, ONE BREWERY, THREE DEPTHS — GIFT-READY — FRESH FROM JAPAN — DASSAI 45 · 39 · 23
DASSAI 45 · 39 · 23 — ONE RICE, ONE BREWERY, THREE DEPTHS — GIFT-READY — FRESH FROM JAPAN — DASSAI 45 · 39 · 23
One sake, three degrees of polish
Dassai 45, 39 and 23, side by side. Same rice, same brewery — taste what changes as the rice disappears.
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Ships in 2–3 business days
What’s in the box
The complete Dassai tasting, boxed
3 Dassai — 300 ml each
$125+ at restaurant
2 Dassai tasting glasses
$12 value
Tasting mat
Included
Rice polishing leaflet
Included
Rice polishing sample kit
Included
Shipping
$19.50 Free
YOU PAY
$129
How it works
Feel the polish,
sip by sip
No host, no expertise needed. Four simple steps, two glasses, and anyone can lead.
1
TASTE
Chill the bottles. Pour 45 and 39 into the two glasses. Taste the 45 first, then the 39.
2
GUESS
Sip back and forth. Notice where each one sits, from round and full to clean and delicate.
3
UNDERSTAND
See what the polishing changed. The more the rice is milled, the finer and cleaner it turns.
4
CLAIM
Swap in the 23 and find the level you like best. Now you can say, "I'm a 45 person." That's your ratio to come back to.
The lineup
Same sake. Three answers.
One rice, one brewery, one style — junmai daiginjo. Everything else stays the same, so everything you notice is the polishing.
The number is how much of each grain remains. Smaller number, more polish, purer taste.
45% remains
Dassai “45”
300 ml
Tasting notes:
Flower
Apple
Melon
Full 720 ml bottle
$35
Full description
The popular Dassai “50” was replaced by Dassai “45” in 2019 by polishing the rice a bit more. And even though it is the most affordable of their lineup, it belongs to the highest premium sake category with no brewer's alcohol added. They continue to update their recipe to provide exceptional aroma, delicate mouthfeel and flavor year after year — simply a must-try staple for yourself and your friends.
39% remains
Dassai “39”
300 ml
Tasting notes:
Flower
Melon
Full 720 ml bottle
$49
Full description
If there ever were a role model for junmai daiginjo, this is it. Dassai “39” is a skillfully balanced sake that strikes a wonderful compromise between Dassai “23” and “45.” It borrows some of the best qualities from each and combines them into a sake with a more subtle aroma, higher acidity, and a creamy texture. The juicy melon note provides the bouquet that fades into a crisp aftertaste.
23% remains
Dassai “23”
300 ml
Tasting notes:
Flower
Melon
Honey
Full 720 ml bottle
$98
Full description
Dassai challenged themselves to brew the ultimate junmai daiginjo as their flagship product. The result? Dassai “23,” a sake with Yamadanishiki rice polished down to 23%, which is a pretty high polish for a flagship product. Their hard work gives us a sake with an enticing aroma and a honey-esque sweetness that flows over the palate like a gentle waterfall. The aftertaste is clean, leaving you wishing for another sip.
Dassai GLASSES INCLUDED
You need two glasses to taste a difference
Two Dassai tasting glasses come in the box. Pour two side by side and the polishing shows up immediately. Share them if you’d rather.
306 REVIEWS · 4.8 AVERAGE
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MEET THE BREWERY
Dassai makes one thing only
Founded in Yamaguchi in 1770. When the current chairman took over in 1984, the brewery was close to collapse. It rebuilt around one thing only: junmai daiginjo. Rice is still washed by hand, to within 0.3% moisture.
FAQ
Before you order
Can I enjoy it solo? How many people?
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Solo or with 2–3 people. The set includes two Dassai glasses and a tasting mat that make side-by-side comparison easy; add your own glasses for more guests.
What’s actually different between 45, 39 and 23?
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Only the rice polishing ratio — the number is how much of each grain remains. Less rice, more delicacy. This set exists so you can taste the difference, not just read about it.
Is this authentic Dassai?
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Yes — every bottle is genuine Dassai, imported through official channels. The set itself is exclusive to Palate Project.
Is $129 worth it?
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The same three bottles would cost $125+ at a restaurant — see the breakdown above. Glasses, mat, leaflet, rice polishing sample kit, and shipping are all included.
I’m new to sake — is this too advanced?
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No. The tasting mat guides you step by step. If you want the broader taste profiles first, start with Sake Flight “The Original” ($89).
When will it ship and arrive?
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Ships within 2 business days from California — 2–3 days West Coast, 5–7 days nationwide.
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