If there ever were a role model for junmai daiginjo, this is it. Dassai “39” is a skillfully balanced sake that strikes a wonderful compromise between Dassai “23” and “45.” It borrows some of the best qualities from each and combines them into a sake with a more subtle aroma, higher acidity, and a creamy texture. The juicy melon note provides the bouquet that fades into a crisp aftertaste. The nose is fruity with koji rice, apple, honeydew, and strawberry aromas. A very plush sake that is loaded with fruit basket flavors, and has a very wine-like acidity with a long finish. Chewy, round, and soft, but bright. Hints of pear, apple, blueberry, and honeydew, on a fleshy fluid that is lively and velvety. Grade: Junmai Daiginjo Rice Variety: Yamadanishiki ABV: 16% Polishing Ratio: 39% SMV: +3 Kosher
