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THE LIVING EDITS / EXPLORE THE MOMENT

The bottle at the heart of the evening.

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SAKE

Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo 720 ml

DASSAI Inc. / Yamaguchi

A benchmark junmai daiginjo polished to 23%, with a refined floral and fruit-led profile.

Dassai 23 is a representative modern Japanese sake from Yamaguchi, selected through a U.S. retailer with a confirmed affiliate programme and clearly stated alcohol-delivery conditions.

$98.00 / ￥15,660Displayed prices are indicative. Confirm the current price on the retailer's product page.
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DeliveryMost U.S. states (except AK · AR · MI · MS · UT). Confirm destination restrictions, duties, and timing with the retailer.

TSUGISHIRUBE SCORE

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91/ 100

Provenance & cultural significance24 / 25
Craftsmanship & materials23 / 25
Enduring value15 / 20
Gift distinction15 / 15
Purchase confidence14 / 15

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MAKING PLACE

IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI

DASSAI Inc., brewer of Dassai

Selected making region

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THE EDITOR’S PERSPECTIVE

A place for this piece in your life.

Our editorial reasons and suggestions, based on the published product information.

01

A named Yamaguchi sake gives the table a specific place to talk about.

02

The 23% rice-polishing ratio makes a concrete starting point for exploring sake styles.

03

A 720ml format lets you plan the occasion around a single bottle.

A considered choice for

An adult sake enthusiast celebrating a shared occasion.

Consider before choosing

For recipients outside this retailer’s US service area, choose a locally available bottle or the vessel alone.

THE FIRST MOMENT

When it arrives

Check the label’s serving and storage guidance before opening. Keep the setting simple enough to notice the sake.

IN GOOD COMPANY

Two pieces to consider alongside it.

Optional companions, each with its own checkout and delivery.

The vessel / BECOS Global

Nousaku Katakuchi + Guinomi Set

The tin set introduces a different material beside porcelain. Confirm how many cups are included for two guests.

$252 / ￥40,260 The table / MUSUBI KILN

Arita Porcelain Lab Japan Autumn Gold

A gold-accented Arita piece can be the table’s single decorative focal point. Select the size for your menu.

$104 / ￥16,620

A NOTE TO GO WITH IT

A few words, from you.

A suggested gift note. Add a memory or a few words of your own.

For an evening worth taking slowly, together.

二人で、ゆっくり過ごしたい夜のために。

An evening, beautifully shared.

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