Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo
獺祭 純米大吟醸45
Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo is a Junmai Daiginjo sake from Dassai in Yamaguchi Prefecture (Yamada Nishiki, polished to 45 %, 16 % ABV). Clean, mellow and crisp finish; balanced and medium-bodied. From ¥1,952 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：balanced · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- clean
- mellow
- crisp finish
- fruity
- fresh
- rice umami
- floral
- lively
How to drink it
chilled
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Junmai Daiginjo |
|---|---|
| Rice | Yamada Nishiki |
| Polishing ratio | 45% |
| Alcohol | 16 % |
| Sizes | 180 ml, 300 ml, 720 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Maker | Dassai |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- White fish
- Shellfish
- Tofu & soy
- Sashimi & sushi
- Simmered
- Citrus & vinegar
- Salt
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,952 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,980 (23 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| お酒のちゃがたパーク Yahoo!店Yahoo! Shopping | 1800 ml | ¥4,880 | ¥1,952 | extra | View shop |
Brewery’s list price
180 ml ¥616, 300 ml ¥1,012, 720 ml ¥2,475, 1800 ml ¥4,950 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 1.0 × the list price.
22 more shops and the price history are in the KIKI app.
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Is it good value?
The value score (price against ratings) is in the KIKI app. How our numbers work
More from Dassai
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo獺祭 純米大吟醸 磨き二割三分 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥5,104 |
| Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo獺祭 純米大吟醸 磨き三割九分 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥2,464 |