Akashi-Tai Shiraume Umeshu Plum Infused Sake 50 cl

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The perfect ginjo sake, from the artisanal top-brewery Fukuchiyo, with a luxurious daiginjo-level polishing rate of 50%. Nabeshima Ginjo is a most elegant sake. Strong yet not-overbearing fruity aroma and a light but tasteful body. Slightly sweet with bal

If you are not satisfied with the offering in the Shugar market, you can take a walk for just 5 minutes to get to this store. This is a specialty store where you can find both shochu and Umeshu. This place serves food and has many Japanese dishes you can pair up with Umeshu. Though it is a liqueur-based sweet drink, Japanese plum wine is healthy as well. It contains health-promoting minerals like potassium, magnesium, and calcium. It also includes antioxidants. When you enter the restaurant, you get a 2-hour timer. Within this time, you can consume all the food you want. But the best part is you can add the Umeshu to your buffet and you will get to drink all the Umeshu you want for 2 hours. This is not very expensive and can be added to the soft drink plan for only 500 Yen. The brand provides a different spin on the traditional Umeshu with the addition of a subtle addition of almond and cherry. The wine is sweet but still has some of the tangy flavors of the Ume. This is delicious and fresh. Our Daiginjo Genshu is a luxuriously aromatic, medium-bodied sake made only in the mid-late winter months from the highest grade Yamadanishiki rice. This sake is perfect for both connoisseurs and those who are just starting to discover.If you visit the Hachiko exit, named after the famed, loyal dog Hachiko who waited for a decade for his dead master to return, you will find the Shugar market. This is a store that carries a lot of different varieties of local liquors that can be found in Japan. So, there is a very high chance you can get some shochu here. These raw green plums are not edible as they are too tart and bitter (also if you eat too many of them, it is said you’ll likely have a stomachache). We only take the extract of the fruits by fermenting them with lots of sugar or salt. Where to Get Ume Plums Umeshu can be served at different temperatures; chilled or with ice, room temperature, or even hot in the winter. The wine is an offering from a well-known Japanese company, the Godo Sushei company ltd. They have been making Umeshu since 1924. The word Fu-ki literally translates to rich and noble, which describes the experience of the wine.

Young and fresh sake, briefly matured in a wooden cask. The brewery is located in Yoshino, the village known as the best producer of cedar-wood casks. The attractive cedar aroma is perfectly in balance with the fresh and full qualities of this young and This alcohol brewing giant actually specializes in plum wine , unlike many other vendors on the market. As such, they offer a very varied and enticing selection of different umeshu combinations, such as classic fruity, 3-year-old mature brew, and various sparkling assortments. Louie Anne lived and worked in beautiful Okinawa, Japan for 10 years, and brings with her a deep appreciation for Japanese culture. As a cultural writer and editor, she seeks to share her experiences and bridge connections with fellow travelers and dining enthusiasts. For many, a straight shot of plum wine is too strong for a dizzyingly hot day, which is how umeshu with water came to be. Umeshu mizu wari is a lighter alcoholic beverage, perfect for savoring and for cooling off! Umeshu Soda.

The specialty of this wine is that it doesn’t use conventional green plum. The fruit is harvested when the palm has the sour taste but also has a hint of sweet. You can smell the plum in this wine vividly, but it also smells like white rice, which enhances the Ume flavor and gives you quite a ride.

Ume plums first arrived in Japan from neighboring China, over 1,000 years ago, and rapidly grew in popularity. These green sour plums (also sometimes referred to as Japanese apricots) typically bloomed in late winter or early spring, and have been much admired for their beautiful pink blossoms. The set comes with three 720ml bottles of premium Japanese plum sake from Nanbu Bijin (Iwate Prefecture), Choya Umeshu (Osaka Prefecture) and Sawanotsuru (Hyogo Prefecture). Don’t forget to watch our expert Sachiko’s introductory video to learn more interesting facts about what you’re drinking. The two-minute clip with Tippsy’s iconic tasting guides do a great job of highlighting the special characteristics of each sake. Nanbu Bijin “Plum Sake” The bottle’s hue shows off the whole, green plums inside; and upon observing the texture of the plums, one might be reminded of an unusual, wrinkly olive. But don’t be mistaken and don’t be foolish to dismiss the luscious plums inside! When you pour, you’ll see that the sake also exhibits a light amber shade, and when you taste it, you’ll want more! With just the right amount of sweet, sour and tart, this works well as a “bridge” sake for beginners. Shiraume Umeshu Plum Sake, subtle chery, almond and plum Akashi-Tai is a luxurious plum liqueur made by preserving plums in the finest of Japanese Sakes — premium Ginjo Sake made from Yamada Nishiki rice. Equally pleasant on ice or blended with either cold or hot water. This is also a delicious and very sweet dessert wine alternative. Fantastic with mince pies and all manor of Xmas treats, it also goes well poured over ice cream. Is Vegan?Of course, you can just pour yourself a nice glass of umeshu (in whichever combination you like) at the end of a long day, to just enjoy the nice, sweet-sour flavor. But did you know that the occasional glass also carries some interesting benefits for your health? Source of Nutrients Another big-name Japanese alcohol brewer, Kubota Shuzo is also sold internationally, mostly in specialty liquor stores and fine bars. Kubota Shuzo is actually a sake producer, at its origin, and one of the largest in the country. However, it’s not uncommon for sake brewers to also dabble in the occasional glass of plum wine , and Kubota Shuzo has managed to do this wonderfully. You can drink it without mixing anything because it tastes so unique. But if you like your wine chilled, you can pair it with some ice. The alcohol content of the drink is quite high at 12%, so keep that in mind when you start a bottle. People even make their version of Umeshu wine at home. We cannot promise they will meet your taste and standards just like the ones you find in the restaurants. But they will still have the vintage edge that has made homemade Umeshu all the rage. Yuzu, a Japanese citrus fruit popular in restaurants around the world, is now an intensely refreshing sake drink. Slightly sweeter than the Yoigokochi Yuzu and yet a nice balance between sweetness and sourness.

Originally, Japanese plum wine was consumed as medicine, the alcohol being used to soothe sore throats. Because of the country’s strict alcohol laws, drinking umeshu (or other alcoholic beverages, for that matter) without good reason was frowned upon. Gekkeikan is symbolic of the word victory in the English dictionary, and the company Gekkeikan is one of the biggest makers of sake and plum wine. Their Umeshu is divine and is highly sought after in Japan. The Yonezawa family commenced sake production in 1886 in Akashi - one of the major fishing towns in the west part of Japan. They combine tradition, uncompromising quality, and particularly since present president Kimio Yonezawa took over, innovation. Now that we have a better understanding of what umeshu is, exactly, let’s take a dive into the tipple’s fascinating history. Last but certainly not least, one of the best, and definitely the purest way to enjoy umeshu is straight. Like many other liquors, plum wine works best refrigerated, so as to deliver a light chill.But the best part of the Myojo experience for Umeshu lovers is their drink-all-you-can offer for 1500 Yen, and it lasts for a whole 100 minutes. In this time, you can have your fill of Umeshu drinks and decide which one suits your taste best, so you can buy your bottle later on. The spare ribs are even stewed in Umeshu, which means you get Umeshu through food or beverage if you want. There are over 100 varieties of Umeshu to choose from at this store. First, you will want to prepare the plums by removing the stems, washing and thoroughly drying each fruit. Make sure you discard any softened or spoiled fruits, or else the entire batch will spoil. Traditionally fermented and more than 20-year aged Biden is a light koshu (old sake). Soft and full-bodied with caramel tones. Good with meat, as well as soysauce and miso seasoned and even spicy dishes. Drink at room temperature or slightly warmed up. St The best way to drink Choya Ume Blanc is as a dessert wine with some ice, and completely chilled. 2. Takara Koshu Plum