Akita Prefecture
Kinmon Akita Sake Brewery

Yukyu-no-Umeshu Shizuku 4-Year Aged Koshu Base

A dreamy Umeshu, rounded and generous thanks the the aged sake used to make it.

In this Umeshu collaboration with the Kinmon Akita Sake Brewery, high-quality Nako Ume (Japanese plums) are added to a four-year aged sake base, made from Akita-grown Toyonishiki and Kiyonishiki rice. The result is an Umeshu that combines the fresh, sharp flavours of Ume plums and and generous roundness of aged sake.

Flavour profile

The sweetness of plum compote combines with an acidity that whets the appetite. The great depth and richness of flavour is perfectly balanced by the fresh, sour character of plums in this delicious Umeshu.

flavor

Plum compote, lychee, almond

Sweetness

Dry
Sweet

Flavour

Light
Concentrated

Aromas

Light
Pronounced

Recommended Serving Temperature

  • Chilled (5-12℃)
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  • Room temperature (15-25℃)
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  • Warm (around 40℃)
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  • Hot (around 45℃)
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Staff comments

Yukyu-no-Umeshu “Shizuku” is an umeshu made with an aged sake base. Sweet and fresh with a rich, rounded body from the aged sake, it is great as an aperitif, on the rocks, served warm or paired with food.

Brewery information

Akita Prefecture

Kinmon Akita Sake Brewery

Innovative while remaining true to the characteristics that make it unique, brewing sake loved around the world

Details Products

Product information

Country of origin Japan
Prefecture Akita Prefecture
Municipality Daisen-shi
Category Umeshu (liqueur)
Rice variety Other
Polishing ratio 75 %
ABV 13.5 %
SMV -40
Acidity 19.2

Product details are subject to change depending on year of production.

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