Private Lab Amaneko Spark
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–2 years of release to fully appreciate its vibrant effervescence, bright citrus notes, and pristine freshness.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, white fish sashimi, creamy goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Aramasa's 'Private Lab' serves as the ultimate playground for boundary-pushing experimentation, and the 'Amaneko Spark' (meaning 'Heavenly Cat') is one of its most whimsical and revolutionary creations. Breaking away from centuries of sake-making dogma, Amaneko incorporates white koji—a mold traditionally reserved for shochu production—alongside the brewery's historic Kyokai No. 6 yeast. This bold choice infuses the brew with a vibrant, citrus-forward citric acidity reminiscent of a fine Champagne or German Riesling. The 'Spark' edition undergoes a natural secondary fermentation in the bottle, resulting in a delicate, lively effervescence. Crafted using traditional Kimoto starter methods in wooden casks (kioke), this sparkling sake beautifully bridges the ancient heritage of Akita prefecture with a thrilling, avant-garde future.
🍾 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
Akita Sake Komachi (Sake Rice)
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
11-12%