Plum Wine, Umeshu
From olden times on to the present day, UME-fruit liqueur, Umeshu (Japanese Plum Wine) has been a familiar beverage in Japanese households well known and loved for its relaxing effect as well as its usefulness for keeping healthy. Because of the faint aroma, well-balanced acidity and sweetness of UME-fruit liqueur, Umeshu(Japanese Plum Wine), it is said to be one of the most delicious liquors in the world.
"Hoshiko" Ume Liqueur
"Hoshiko" Ume Liqueur
Type of Shochu: Liqueur
Main Ingredient: Japanese ume plum, Sugar, Vodka and Spices
Distillation Method: N/A
Aged: N/A
Alcohol by Volume: 20%
Distillery Location: Wakayama Prefecture
Food Pairings: Since this is a Japanese liqueur, can be paired with Japanese food.
Tasting Notes: This rare, delicious and uniquely spiced ume liqueur is a blend by the legendary Japanese bartender Danny Aikawa, whose dream was to create a truly Japanese liqueur to show to the world. It has the enticing aroma of cinnamon and cloves, with a sweet apple pie flavor balanced with mouthwateringly tart Japanese Ume. Excellent for use in fall and winter cocktails, or to enjoy on the rocks as a digestif.
Size: 750ml
Brewery: Plum Shokuhin Inc.
Founded: 1688
Profile: A company producing Ume (Japanese Plum) related products (other than "Umeboshi") in Wakayama, Japan.