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Assortment Case

af Aramasa
Andet wine.year 📍 NA, Japan

⏳ wine.drinking_window

Typically best enjoyed within 1–2 years of release, requiring constant refrigeration to preserve its delicate, unpasteurized character.

🍽️ wine.food_pairings

Fresh sashimi, lightly battered vegetable tempura, grilled sea bass

✨ wine.spec_sheet

The Aramasa Assortment Case represents the ultimate holy grail for sake connoisseurs, curating a selection of the brewery's most limited, sought-after, and experimental releases. Under the visionary leadership of eighth-generation president Yusuke Sato, Aramasa has redefined modern sake by looking deeply into its past. Each bottle in these highly coveted collections is brewed using 100% traditional Kimoto starter methods, local Akita sake rice, and wooden brewing casks (kioke). Crucially, they rely solely on Kyokai No. 6 yeast, the oldest active strain managed by the Brewing Society of Japan, which was originally isolated at Aramasa in 1930. These assortment cases showcase the breathtaking spectrum of Aramasa's style—marked by a signature wine-like acidity, pristine minerality, and an effervescent freshness that challenges the boundaries of traditional sake.

🍾 wine.about_producer

Founded in 1852 in Akita Prefecture, Japan, Aramasa Shuzo is a legendary brewery currently led by eighth-generation president Yusuke Sato, who has revolutionized the house with a focus on heritage and natural brewing. Aramasa is globally revered as the birthplace of Kyokai No. 6 yeast, the oldest active sake yeast strain distributed in Japan, which they use exclusively across their entire portfolio. Operating with a strict commitment to traditional methods, the brewery utilizes 100% Akita-grown rice, employs the labor-intensive kimoto starter method, and ferments its liquids in cedar wooden casks (kioke) without any additives. Their highly sought-after, low-alcohol, and beautifully acidic expressions—such as the iconic No. 6 series, Colors collection, and avant-garde releases like Invisible Pink Unicorn—have redefined modern sake, bridging the gap between traditional Japanese craftsmanship and contemporary fine wine aesthetics.

📍 6-1-1 Omachi, 010-0921 Akita City, Akita Prefecture, Japan 🌐 http://www.aramasa.jp/