170th Anniversary Riku 132
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed fresh within 1 to 2 years of release to appreciate its vibrant acidity, though it can be carefully cellared for up to 5 years under pristine, freezing conditions.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Sashimi of fatty tuna, grilled sweetfish, light poultry dishes with sansho pepper
✨ Technical Specifications
Released to commemorate the 170th anniversary of the legendary Aramasa Shuzo, founded in 1852, this highly limited sake is a masterclass in historical preservation and avant-garde brewing. The brew features Rikuu 132, a legendary heirloom rice variety developed in Akita in 1921, famously championed by the beloved poet and agricultural activist Kenji Miyazawa, who referred to it as the ideal rice for its resilience. True to Aramasa's uncompromising philosophy, this sake is crafted using the traditional Kimoto starter method, fermented in hand-crafted wooden casks (kioke), and driven by their proprietary Kyokai No. 6 yeast—the oldest active strain distributed by the Brewing Society of Japan, which was originally isolated at Aramasa in 1930. The result is a complex, deeply textured sake that bridges the past and the future, offering a vibrant acidity, delicate cedar nuances from the wood, and a pristine, mineral-driven finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1852 in Akita Prefecture, Japan, Aramasa Shuzo is one of the sake world's most revolutionary and revered historic breweries. Under the avant-garde leadership of eighth-generation owner Yusuke Sato, the kura strictly champions traditional, natural brewing methodologies, utilizing only native Akita rice cultivars, wooden fermentation vats (kioke), and the time-honored kimoto method without additives. Aramasa is famously the historic birthplace of Kyokai Yeast No. 6, isolated here in 1930, which the brewery now uses exclusively across its entire production. Renowned for vibrant acidity, exceptional clarity, and wine-like complexity, Aramasa produces iconic cult expressions including the unpasteurized No. 6 series, the terroir-focused Colors collection, and the rare, boundary-pushing Private Lab series featuring labels like Invisible Pink Unicorn.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Rikuu 132 (Rice)
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13%