Umeshu
Umeshu - Ume (plum) -shu (sake) - sometimes referred to as plum wine, is made by steeping Ume fruits in alcohol (sometimes sake, sometimes shochu) and sugar. The result is a smooth, sweet nectar that is great straight chilled, on the rocks or as a cocktail mixer. The best examples are all natural and free from added sugar or any artificial sweetener.
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Size: 720ml | ABV: 9%
In 3 words: Plum, peachy, light
This all-koji sake infused with Ume plum is beautiful, light and naturally pink in color. Pronounced aroma of Ume plum and chestnuts with a kick of bitterness with clean cherry and plum flavours. A touch off-dry, this Umeshu is all natural and free from added sugar or any artificial sweetener. Enjoy straight, on the rocks or experiment as a cocktail mixer.
Style: Umeshu (plum)
Brewery: Nanbu Bijin
Region: Iwate
Size: 720ml | ABV: 12%
In 3 words: Light, sweet, plums
This Junmai-based Umeshu has beautiful colour of pink gold or rose. Intense aroma of Plum skin, amaretto and cranberry on the nose. Moderate refreshing tartness and gentle sweetness goes along with almond and cinnamon notes.
Style: Umeshu (plum sake / wine)
Brewery: Urakasumi
Region: Miyagi
Size: 720ml | ABV: 10%
In 3 words: Tart, sweet, umelicious!
Sweetness, acidity and piquant plum flavour distinguish this lovely low-alcohol aperitif. Green plums provide the tartness, artisan rock sugar the sweetness and pure junmai sake the satisfying balance and smoothness..
Grade: Umeshu (Junmai)
Brewery: Kamoizumi
Region: Hiroshima
Size: 300ml | ABV: 9%
In 3 words: Plum, peachy, light
This all-koji sake infused with Ume plum is beautiful, light and naturally pink in color. Big aroma of Ume plum 🍑 and chestnuts 🌰 with an off-dry kick of cherry bitterness🍒. Unlike many, this Umeshu is all-natural and free from any added sugar or artificial sweetener. Enjoy straight, on the rocks or experiment as a cocktail mixer.
Style: Umeshu
Brewery: Nanbu Bijin
Region: Iwate
Rice polishing: 65%
Size: 720ml | ABV: 8%
In three words: Rare Vintage Umeshu
Dassai Umeshu is a rare and exclusive example of the Japanese plum drink, made from the highest quality plums grown in Nanko, Wakayama Prefecture, and Dassai 23. Only 4000 bottles have been produced and just 12 have been exported to the UK this year.
Grade: Umeshu (Junmai Daiginjo)
Brewery: Asahi
Region: Yamaguchi
Rice polishing: 23%
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