At Asahi Shuzo, sake is crafted to brighten life—not to drive sales or encourage overindulgence. Dassai is made to be enjoyed for its flavour, clarity, and balance. It’s not mass-market, nor is it so rare you can’t find it. It’s sake made with care and meant to be shared.

Based in Yamaguchi Prefecture, the brewery is known for questioning convention. Rather than relying solely on tradition, Asahi Shuzo uses modern techniques to refine its process—most famously polishing rice down to 23% of its original size in pursuit of elegance and purity.

The result is Dassai: sake that’s expressive but delicate, layered but effortless. You’ll find soft floral notes, gentle fruit, and a clean finish that pairs beautifully with food or stands confidently on its own.

We love Dassai at Normanby because it reflects the kind of drinking we believe in—thoughtful, balanced, and quietly joyful. Whether you’re new to sake or revisiting it with fresh eyes, Dassai invites you to slow down and simply enjoy.