Aramasa Shuzou

Cosmos Junmai Ginjô Genshu 2023

Paul Morrill

9.5

“It’s pink 😍” - Maddie — 23 days ago

with Mads

Ohmine Shuzou Co.

Genshu Junmai Daiginjo Sake

Jason Li

9.3

sweet and attractive — 3 years ago

Azakura Shuzou

Azakura Junmaiginjo

Naoki Kondo

9.3

Omachi. Very nice Banana aroma! — 5 years ago

Ichiro, norikazu and 1 other liked this

Hagino shuzou

Hiwata Yamahai Junmai

Norman Gennaro

9.0

Sake World 2024 Had to judge given it’s the same glass throughout the tasting but this was nice. Generally a fan of the Kimoto style. — 5 months ago

Ron liked this

Aramasa Shuzou

Aramasa Koji Junmai

Naoki Kondo

8.9

Aramasa isshoubin! — 9 months ago

norikazu, Soshi and 1 other liked this

Aramasa Brewery

Ecru Sake 2018

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

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Aaron Tan

Aramasa Écru