"After spending 4 years cultivating, the U.S.-made rice achieves the same level of quality as the Japanese rice. Type 35 reinforces our dedication to make American sake using domestic ingredients."

Dassai Blue Type 35 at a glance

• Style: Junmai Daiginjo
• Taste profile: Dry-Light
• Size: 375ml
• Alcohol (ABV): 14.0%
• Serving suggestion: Chilled
• Region: New York
• Producer: Dassai USA

Dassai Blue Type 35: Tasting Summary

Dassai Blue Type 35 is a Junmai Daiginjo sake brewed in New York by Dassai USA, the American home of the Dassai name. It is made with U.S.-grown rice that, according to the brewer, took four years of cultivation to reach the same level of quality as Japanese rice, and Type 35 reflects the brewery's commitment to making American sake with domestic ingredients. The taste profile is dry and light, and it is bottled at 14% ABV in a 375ml bottle, a convenient size for sharing over one meal or trying something new. Serve Dassai Blue Type 35 chilled, in a wine glass if you have one, alongside sushi, seafood or lighter dishes. It is a great pick for sake fans curious about American-made sake and a neat gift. Shop it at Main Street Liquor.