NV Assortment Case
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1-2 years of the release date, kept strictly refrigerated to preserve freshness.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh sashimi, raw oysters, yakitori
✨ Technical Specifications
The Aramasa Assortment Case represents a highly coveted, curated collection of exceptional sakes from one of Japan's most revolutionary breweries. Located in Akita Prefecture and established in 1852, Aramasa Shuzo is legendary for discovering Kyokai No. 6 yeast in 1930, which remains the oldest active brewing yeast distributed today. Under the visionary leadership of eighth-generation master Yusuke Sato, Aramasa has revived ancient techniques, employing 100% traditional Kimoto starter methods and fermenting exclusively in handcrafted cedar wooden casks (Kioke). This assortment typically showcases a diverse range of their celebrated lineup, such as the pristine, raw-style No. 6 series or the terroir-focused Colors series. Each bottle reflects a commitment to local Akita heirloom rice varieties, zero additives, and a signature flavor profile characterized by vibrant, wine-like acidity, delicate natural effervescence, and deep umami complexity.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1852 by Uhei Sato in Akita Prefecture, Aramasa Shuzo stands as one of Japan's most revolutionary and revered artisanal producers. The brewery earned historic distinction in 1930 when its in-house culture was isolated as Kyokai No. 6, the oldest surviving yeast strain in active distribution. Under eighth-generation kuramoto Yusuke Sato, who took over in the late 2000s, Aramasa embarked on an uncompromising renaissance. Sato committed strictly to pure Junmai brewing, utilizing exclusively local Akita-grown rice cultivated without chemical pesticides, including over 30 hectares farmed in the Uyashinai district. Reviving traditional Edo-period techniques, all fermentations rely purely on indigenous lactic bacteria via the kimoto method and take place entirely in wooden cedar vats (kioke). Fermented using only pristine soft local mountain water and Kyokai No. 6, Aramasa's sakes—such as the iconic unpasteurized No. 6 series, the terroir-driven Colors collection, and the experimental Private Lab bottlings like Amaneko—are globally benchmarked for their electrifying acidity, pristine structural tension, and vinous elegance.