Mitch Kirkman

9.7

Quite a bit of melon coming through and some umami. One of our new favourites. — 3 months ago

Debra Copeland

9.2

Unfiltered sake - dry with some fruity notes. Perfect with uni omakase menu! — 3 years ago

j Miller

9.0

Very light. Easy drinking. Not fruity. Sushi Taro — 3 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.5

It's times like this when Aramasa makes me think of Keller. Notwithstanding that they both make completely different beverages, it is their ability to bring an incredible drinkability to their otherwise Herculean creations that evokes the comparability. In other words, power without weight. And, of course, I love both producers!

The Aramasa's Ecru is exceptionally pure, in the same light that KP's kabi's are. As Aramasa aptly describes it (and Google not-so-aptly translated it), "reminiscent of thawed water from some cold regions". I like to think that they're referring to pure glacial meltwater, but you get the gist. Even Aramasa's name for this cuvee is perfect - 'unbleached' purity.

Smells like pear, melon, flowers, light cream, and river stones. The palate has a light bittersweet character, which is so alike some mineral water. Trademark citrus acidity and phenolic grip. Finishes juicy, clean, and long. Mind-boggling lightness to what would otherwise be akin to engine oil in weight. In one phrase, a hyper elegant saké.

And oh, this is Aramasa's entry level cuvee too 🤯 — 5 years ago

Naoki Kondo

8.9

Aramasa isshoubin! — 7 months ago

JKT

9.1

Happened on Sui in Kyoto serving Omakase 5/18/24. Wonderful inventive 11 course meal with flexible choices for pairing. Choose the 3 Japanese wines (!) and 3 sakes. Middle one between slightly sweet to very dry. Also in the middle for complexity and finish. — 8 months ago

Kevin Blix

9.0

Easy drinking. — 5 years ago

Manchester Sheldon

9.1

Musk melon quickly followed by apple blossom. Very light and low in acidity. — 7 months ago

Jamie Lauder

9.5

Tasted at Taiheizan kura in Akita, Tohoku, Japan with owners Shin and Eiko Kodama.
Incredibly perfumed with white flowers.
Yellow plums, ginger, apricot ripe pear with rich white stone peach.
Minerality, crisp, luscious and mouth feel for days.

— 8 months ago

Perry Riddle

9.3

Gorgeous, food-friendly sake. — 5 years ago