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 🤯 — 6 years ago

Gregory Fulchiero

9.3

Super rich and delicious example of tokubetsu sake, loaded with gluey umami mouthfeel and waves of cucumber and melon — 6 years ago

Neal Krishna Devaraj

9.3

Very good value at hidden fish. — 7 years ago

Yuri

9.1

Celebrating the first day of my new position:-) — 7 years ago

Naoki Kondo

9.1

With people from Akita at Osaka last week — 8 years ago

Paul Mabray

Founder VinTank

9.5

The most beautiful sake I've ever had. — 9 years ago

with Angelica

Naoki Kondo

9.3

Omachi. Very nice Banana aroma! — 6 years ago

Holly Orchard

Certified Sommelier, President of Savvy Cellar Wines Inc.

9.0

Such a great value and well balanced. I enjoyed it slightly chilled. Although it had some very subtle melon and floral notes, it did not really register as “sweet”. It was more in the aromas and had a bit of a savory, nutty finish. The texture of it was quite nice as well! — 6 years ago

Ichiro Kawachi

9.2

Saba from Obama (Fukui) / This elegant Kuheiji/yamadanishki gift from Labo members. — 6 years ago

Tsuyoshi Enoki

Sake Specialist Hasegawa Sake Shop Tokyo

8.9

Ippakusuisei “ Sunday Back Nine” / Fukurokuju shuzou / Akita prefecture/ apple, peach, hint of banana, lemonade, clear note.
Light sweet and juicy acidic attack, comfortable bitterness, good balance. — 7 years ago

Mary Rossillo

9.5

Subtle, salty, sweet — 8 years ago

Mark Rosse

9.3

When you get by the look of drinking pastis it works quite well. — 8 years ago

Rob McCaughey

9.2

Really like this kimoto Junmai.
Smells like bran flakes with banana and milk with the merest hint of white peoper and ripe nectarine.
Complex mushroom and chestnut on the palate with a good dollop of acidity and umami. Delicious — 10 years ago

Chance Miller

8.9

Top notch saki — 6 years ago

Allison Lyzenga

9.0

Clear, pale lemon; pronounced intensity aromas of fennel, wintergreen, sago, Asian pear, star fruit; dry, medium acid, medium alcohol, full body, pronounced intensity flavors of fennel, wintergreen, saffron, Asian pear; rich and dense, very flavorful but not sweet — 6 years ago

Tsuyoshi Enoki

Sake Specialist Hasegawa Sake Shop Tokyo

9.0

Aramasa / Aramasa shuzou/ Akita prefecture/ rice species: Kairyo-shinko/ rice polish ratio:30%/ 2017 Tohoku region Sake Contest Highest grate awards Junmai Daiginjo — 6 years ago

Kei Iwashita

9.6

酸味高い、おいしいお酒 — 7 years ago

Yuri

9.0

This is Kariho, Rokushu. Junmai ginjo. Very clear taste. Good with Fugu, Tecchiri:-) — 8 years ago

Andy Tam

9.0

Creamy honey taste. Somewhat minty nose paired with negitoro and uni don — 8 years ago

Ichiro Kawachi

9.1

Distinctive sanmi — 9 years ago