Akashi-Tai, Shiraume Umeshu, Plum Infused Sake 50cl
£27.00
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A rich Umeshu sake with notes of sweet plum, cherry and almonds
- Akashi Sake Brewery has been a family-run brewery in southwest Japan since 1917, and has since expanded to include the Kaikyo Distillery
- Plum is "ume" in Japanese; this sake Umeshu is made by preserving plums in the finest Ginjo sake for six months and then ageing it for two years in enamel tanks
- Umeshu is typically a liquor (not a sake) made by macerating plums in liquor and sugar
- A versatile drink that can be served on the rocks, in a cocktail, or warmed on a chilly evening
- Alcohol: 14%
- Bottle Size: 50cl
- Country: Japan
'Breathe in the sherry-like aroma of this super sake and you'll immediately get an inkling of its dessert wine qualities. The initial honey hit is balanced by the gentle acidity from the plum and finishes with subtle notes of soy. Serve it as an accompaniment to rich toffee puddings and fruit cake. Its cocktail game is pretty strong too - try using it as a vermouth replacement and mix with a Japanese blended whisky for a mighty fine Manhattan.' Richard Hood, The Independent