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.
Shimeharitsuru Umeshu
Shimeharitsuru Umeshu
Size: 500ml
Alcohol by Volume: 12%
Aged: 6-12 months
Brewery Location: Niigata
Introduced In: 2013
Food Pairings: Cheese, nuts, dried fruits, dishes with strong flavors such as fried chicken and Mapo tofu
Tasting Notes: Made only with large size Shirakaga plums produced in Japan, Shimeharitsuru sake, and sugar. The plums are soaked in the sake instead of shochu, which gives the liqueur a softer flavor. The natural sourness and aroma of the plums shine through.
Awards: Omotenashi Selection 2021 Gold Medal
Brewery: Miyao Shuzo
Founded: 1819
Profile: Founded in 1819, Miyao Sake Brewing Company has been producing high-quality sake since its inception, as evidenced by the Secret Instruction of Sake Brewing written by the second generation head of the brewery, Matakichi Miyao. In the 1960s, the brewery was one of the first to produce Junmai sake, creating their signature "Shimeharitsuru Jun". The brewery uses crystal clear subterranean water from the Asahi mountain range, drawn from a well on the brewery premises. The brewery mainly uses "Gohyakumangoku" produced in Murakami in Iwafune County in Niigata Prefecture (known for its high quality) and in recent years, they have also started using "Koshi Tanrei" as well. Their Daiginjo sake uses "Yamada Nishiki" from Hyogo Prefecture.
