OUR STORY
But the story of Dassai Blue must start with the story of Dassai.
What does DASSAI mean?
History of DASSAI
Through determination and perseverance, the Sakurai family has successfully transformed Dassai into a beloved and globally acclaimed sake, winning the hearts of people worldwide. Over the past thirty years, Dassai has experienced exponential growth in Japan, the U.S.and globally. Hiroshi and Kazuhiro Sakurai, the father and son, 3rd and 4th generation Chairman and President, have tirelessly refined Dassai and expanded its markets. Opening the New York brewery is their latest bold step into the global sake market.
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The story of DASSAI BLUE
The goal of Dassai Blue is to brew a more superior product than our sake in Japan. We look to the proverb about the indigo plant. The dye possesses a deeper hue of blue than the very indigo plant from which it originates, symbolizing the transformative power of art and craftsmanship to elevate and enrich the natural world's inherent beauty. Dassai Blue will transcend expectations and reach deeper than ever before.
The Dassai Blue Brewery is a 55,000 square foot facility with an annual capacity of 140,000 cases (9L per case), producing solely craft sake made by artisans made up of both veteran staff from the Dassai brewery in Iwakuni as well as local recruits.
Starting with the rice, we endeavor to make delicious, hand-crafted Junmai Daiginjo, the highest level of premium sake. Dassai Blue is produced with 100% Yamada Nishiki rice imported from Japan, as well as rice from the United States. We have spent three years cultivating Yamada Nishiki in the U.S. and have worked with Isbell Farms in Arkansas in an effort to reduce our carbon footprint and foster a sustainable supply chain.
We utilize craft sake methods, making sake batch-by-batch, using handmade koji, and fermenting in each small tank. Our brand also employs detailed analysis and technology to achieve its delicious taste and premium quality.
We cannot wait for you to try it. Kampai!