Top notch saki — 5 years ago
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 — 5 years ago
When you get by the look of drinking pastis it works quite well. — 7 years ago
Awesome by itself or with light fish or Kani. — 8 years ago
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
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! — 5 years ago
Creamy honey taste. Somewhat minty nose paired with negitoro and uni don — 7 years ago
Bright, aromatic & full of melon. — 5 years ago
Super rich and delicious example of tokubetsu sake, loaded with gluey umami mouthfeel and waves of cucumber and melon — 5 years ago
酸味高い、おいしいお酒 — 6 years ago
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Gorgeous, food-friendly sake. — 5 years ago