[Sake] ARAMASA Private Lab Amaneko 720ml

Aramasa Amaneko (新政 亜麻猫) is a distinctive junmai sake from Aramasa Shuzo in Akita Prefecture, crafted as part of their experimental “Private Lab” series. It employs white koji, generally used in shochu, to create a vibrant, citrus-like acidity, giving it a refreshing and clean character. Brewed with Akita Komachi rice, polished to 55% for the koji and 60% for the kakemai, it features Kyokai No. 6 yeast and is fermented in traditional wooden vats. With an ABV of 13%, Amaneko offers flavours of green apple, yogurt, and subtle honey, making it a fantastic match for seafood like oysters and sashimi. Limited in production and highly sought after, Amaneko also comes in rare variants such as a sparkling version (Amaneko Spark) and a direct-pressed version (Amaneko Jikagumi), each providing its fresh expression of this innovative sake.