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.
Hakutake Yuzumon
Hakutake Yuzumon
Type of Shochu: Liqueur
Main Ingredient: Honkaku Rice Shochu, Yuzu, Lemon, Sugar
Type of Koji-Kin: White Rice Koji
Distillation Method: Atmospheric Still
Aged: N/A
Alcohol by Volume: 8% (16pf)
Size: 750ml
Food Pairings: Refreshing hors d'oeuvres, coleslaw, salads, or enjoy before or after a meeting.
Tasting Notes: A sweet blend of authentic rice shochu Hakutake with Japanese Yuzu and Lemon juice - this double-citrus liqueur harmoniously displays yuzu's gentle astringency with lemon's refreshing acidity on the palate. The deep citrus aroma and juicy flavor are delicious chilled in the summer (or on the rocks), as well as served hot in the winter.
Distillery: Takahashi Shuzo Co., LTD.
Founded: 1900
Profile: Takahashi Shuzo, established in Meiji 33 (1900) does not make your Run of the Mill Kome Shochu. They believe their Shochu carries the tradition and flavors of 400 years, and they are recognized as the standard of all Kumamoto Shochu, which is the center of Japan for Kome Shochu. Using only the most carefully selected rice, clean Kumamoto water, and their own capable hands and traditions, they work to create the best Kome Shochu possible.
