Dassai Sake Brewery

50 Junmai Daiginjo Yamaguchi Sake

Gage Orion

9.1

Flowers and plums.. super tasty stuff. Had with sushi for my birthday Sunday! Fantastic. — a month ago

Dave and Paul liked this

Konteki

Tears of Dawn Daiginjo Sake

Taylor Brody

9.0

Rice in a bowl. Gets sweeter as u go 😅 — 5 months ago

Dassai Sake Brewery

Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Yamadanishiki Sake

Liu Yuezhang

9.2

Fruitful. NY. — 7 months ago

Dassai Sake Brewery

39 Junmai Daiginjo Yamaguchi Sake

Norman

9.4

From “magnum”. Not sure what you call these for sake. — 3 years ago

Paul, Severn and 4 others liked this

Oomuraya Shuzoba Co., Ltd.

Wakatake Junmai Daiginjo Onikoroshi Sake

Erin Chaney

Demon slayer. — 5 years ago

Kokuryu

Black Dragon Junmai Ginjo Sake

Robert Duncan

9.8

One of the better sake’s I’ve had — 5 years ago

Dewazakura

Yukimanman Snow Country Junmai Daiginjo Sake

Jeff Ball

9.2

Hints of pomegranate, crisp and delicious. — 5 years ago

Shiraiwa

Iwa 5 Sake

Alvaro Bustillos

9.2

Jesus o gera e gera c santi — 2 months ago

Asahi-Shuzo Sake Brewing Co.

Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Sake

Norman

9.3

It’s a classic. I thought it got better as it chilled off. It was a bit syrupy and sweet at first. Cooled off it was delightful for me. Interesting as the other bottle was the opposite. — 5 months ago

Scott@Mister liked this

Dassai Sake Brewery

Dassai 39 Yamadanishiki Junmai Daiginjo Sake

Bonnie Chu

9.0

Niseko food truck — 2 years ago

Dassai Sake Brewery

Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Yamaguchi Sake

Frank Chen

9.5

Probably best sake I’ve had…brand new to sake game…sources nishiki rice only to make this round balance green apple acidity sake ..amazing !! — 4 years ago

Kurosawa Sake Brewing Co.

Nigori Sake

Mandi Speidel

City Territory Chicago, Maverick Wine Company

9.5

Birthday Sushi 🍣 Saki Date with my 12-3-30 Partner in Crime — 5 years ago

Lars, Josh and 1 other liked this

Asahi-Shuzo Sake Brewing Co.

Kubota Manju Junmai Daiginjo

Gina Puente

9.3

Full pear, enjoyed it!! Would order again $138 — 5 years ago

Mike liked this

Kikusui Brewing Company

Shibata-shi Junmai Ginjo Sake

Nicole Fabian

9.3

Katsu-Hama — 6 years ago

Kuromatsu-Hakushika Kenbishi

Oldest Brand Sake

Steve Rura

9.2

Excellent sake. Full-bodied and very smooth. Sweet with complex vegetal flavors and notes of tamari. Clean finish. Enjoyed it cold. — 3 months ago

Lyle, Austin and 5 others liked this

Shirakabe Gura-Sho Chiku Bai

Mio Japan Sparkling Sake

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Takara — Mio Sparkling Sake — Japan 🇯🇵

Overview
A lightly sparkling sake crafted in a modern, approachable style, designed to highlight freshness, gentle sweetness, and aromatic lift. With a low 5% ABV, Mio offers a soft, easygoing expression that bridges the gap between traditional sake and sparkling wine.

Aromas & Flavors
Delicate notes of white peach, pear, melon, and subtle floral tones, with a light rice-driven sweetness and clean aromatic profile.

Mouthfeel
Light-bodied with fine, soft bubbles and a smooth, off-dry texture. The low alcohol and gentle effervescence create a mellow, refreshing feel with a clean, easy finish.

Food Pairings
Sushi, sashimi, tempura, light appetizers, or as an aperitif. Particularly effective at opening a meal.

Verdict
An approachable and enjoyable sparkling sake that delivers freshness, softness, and aromatic charm. Ideal as a light, food-friendly starter.

🍶 Did You Know?
Sparkling sake like Mio is often crafted with lower alcohol and slight residual sugar, making it more approachable and similar in feel to lightly sparkling wines such as Moscato d’Asti.

🍷 Personal Pick
Completely out of my comfort zone, and a pleasant surprise. It set the tone perfectly for a Japanese meal, offering a soft, aromatic, and refreshing start before transitioning into white wines.
— 7 months ago