• Brewery: Dassai Inc
• Alcohol: 15%
• Classification: Junmai Daiginjo
• Prefecture: Yamaguchi
• Rice Type: Yamada Nishiki (山田錦)
• Polishing Ratio / Seimaibuai: 8%
• Bottle Size: 720ml

DASSAI Future – with Farmers is one of the most innovative sakes produced by DASSAI in Yamaguchi Prefecture, created from Yamada Nishiki rice that would normally be rejected by Japan’s grading system.

Even the most skilled farmers inevitably produce a small percentage of Yamada Nishiki that does not meet official size and shape standards. Rather than allowing this rice to lose its value, DASSAI developed a completely different approach: polishing it down to an extraordinary 8% of the original grain.

The result is a sake of remarkable purity and precision. Delicate floral and fruit aromas are joined by pear, white peach, subtle tropical fruit and a fine mineral character. The palate is silky and concentrated, with elegant sweetness, fresh acidity and a remarkably clean, persistent finish.

The significance of this sake goes beyond extreme polishing. Future – with Farmers was created to support the farmers who grow Yamada Nishiki while finding value in rice that would otherwise be economically disadvantaged.

Despite often being described stylistically as Junmai Daiginjo, the bottle does not carry that official classification because Japanese regulations do not allow sake made from out-of-grade rice to use the traditional special-designation terms.

Serving Temperature: Serve chilled around 45–50°F in a white-wine glass to allow the aromatics and texture to develop.

Food Pairing: Pair with sashimi, scallops, lobster, white fish, delicate sushi, crab, lightly seasoned poultry, or refined vegetable dishes.

Storage: Keep refrigerated.