Dassai Blue - America's Own Sake

Written by Hedonism Wines

The Dassai Blue brewery in Hyde Park, New York

Dassai's First US Brewery

Dassai's new brewery in New York state represents an exciting and long-planned collaboration with the Culinary Institute of America, pushing forward Dassai's mission to put fine sake on the dining tables of the gastronomically-inclined around the world. 

All American Terroir

With Dassai Blue, the brand aims to introduce a refined sake that appeals to both sake connoisseurs and newcomers, offering a smoother, slightly sweeter flavor profile at 14% alcohol content. Rice is grown from seed in Arkansas while water is sourced from the Hudson River Valley. 

Pre-order Now

We have secured a parcel of Dassai Blue directly from the USA. Orders will be shipped from 14th October. Pre-order now to secure your bottles.

Dassai Blue 50 Junmai Daiginjo
HED01612 / 72cl / 14%
£60.00
£50.00 ex VAT
Renowned for its depth and complexity of flavour, Dassai Blue exclusively uses Yamada Nishiki, known as the "King of sake rice," to create Junmai Daiginjo, the highest grade of sake in the world. Dassai Blue 50 is bottled in three distinct expressions to showcase not only the versatility of the rice but also the exceptional craftsmanship involved in every bottle of Dassai Blue. This edition is the pasteurised version.

Licorice and cantaloupe lead into flavours of pineapple candy, lemon curd, and vanilla, with a subtle hint of brine on the finish.

Sake
New York, United States
Dassai Blue 35 Junmai Daiginjo
HED01610 / 72cl / 14%
£85.00
£70.83 ex VAT
After exporting Yamada Nishiki seeds from Japan and dedicating four years to cultivation with Isbell Farm, Dassai Blue 35 showcases the brand`s commitment to producing American-made sake using Hudson Valley water and Arkansas-grown rice.

Flavours of white peaches and ripe papayas are complemented by a soft, sweet fragrance. The taste is defined by a delicate sweetness and refreshing acidity.

Sake
New York, United States
20 Available
Dassai Blue 23 Junmai Daiginjo
HED01611 / 72cl / 14%
£125.00
£104.17 ex VAT
Symbolizing the desire to create only the finest Junmai Daiginjo, this sake stands as Dassai Blue`s flagship American-brewed rice wine. Crafted using the highest quality Yamada Nishiki rice polished to an extraordinary 23%, Dassai Blue 23 highlights the natural essence of New York State`s Hudson Valley water, resulting in a deeply satisfying sake that is uniquely American.

A complex aroma of anise, pear, and marshmallow evolves into vibrant flavors of lemon chiffon, honeysuckle, and stone fruit, with a subtle hint of minerality.

Sake
New York, United States
6 Available
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Rice processing at Dassai brewery

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