| Brand | Aramasa |
| Region | Akita, Tohoku, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Junmai |
| ABV | 13% / Rice Polishing: Cosmos 60% / Ash 80% |
Product details
Aramasa Color Ash + Color Cosmos Gift Set (2026) brings together two distinctive expressions from Aramasa Brewery’s Colors collection, showcasing the individual characteristics of two historic Japanese rice varieties. Ash, made with Kamenoo rice, explores the potential of this influential grain, which has played an important role in the development of rice cultivation across eastern Japan. With an 80% rice-polishing ratio, Ash emphasizes the grain’s natural character through a focused, minimal-intervention approach inspired by traditional Kimoto methods. Cosmos features Kaiyō Shinkō rice, developed in Akita in 1959 as a specialized variety for Japanese rice-based beverages. Unlike the firmer character associated with some rice varieties, Kaiyō Shinkō is known for its smooth, expansive profile. Together, Ash and Cosmos illustrate Aramasa’s distinctive approach to expressing the character of individual rice varieties through careful craftsmanship.
Ash presents a restrained yet layered profile, with rice-derived umami, natural acidity, and mineral nuances developing gradually across the palate. Its firm character is suited to extended refrigerated storage, which may allow its flavors to develop further over time. Cosmos offers a smoother, more elegant profile, with barrel maturation contributing gentle woody nuances and greater aromatic complexity. Fruit notes, subtle lactic character, and delicate oak influences combine to create a balanced expression that brings freshness and depth together.
