06/05/2026
Tickets are available on our website for our Introduction to Sake Tasting this Tuesday at 6:30pm
Dassai 50 and Dassai 23 are both premium Junmai Daiginjo sakes, but they differ significantly in price, rice polishing, and flavor profile.
Dassai 50 is a softer, fruit-forward daily drinker, while Dassai 23 is a highly refined, delicate, and complex luxury sake.
Rice Polishing RatioThe numbers in the name designate seimai-buai, or how much of the rice grain remains after polishing.
Dassai 50: The rice is polished down to 50%, meaning half of the original grain is milled away. This is the absolute minimum requirement to be classified as a Junmai Daiginjo.
Dassai 23: The rice is milled down to a remarkable 23%, stripping away 77% of the outer grain to leave only the pure, starchy center. This requires a much longer and more precise brewing process.
Flavor Profile
Dassai 50: Features a rich body, crisp finish, and a soft, slightly sweeter taste profile. You will detect bright notes of grape juice, cotton candy, and lemonade.
Dassai 23: Known for its pristine, elegant clarity. It is delicate, airy, and intensely aromatic with notes of white flowers, strawberry, and mineral water.
