Umeshu "Kuroushi" from Wakayama

A traditional umeshu from the Nate Shuzoten brewery, which we also recommend alongside the Kuroushi Junmai and Kuroushi Ginjo Omachi sakes. This cuvée has a huge advantage: it is made in the heart of Wakayama, the reference prefecture for Japanese plums. It uses the best plums from this rural region, the kishu nanko. Harvested from the tree when they are fully ripe, these fruits are then immersed in sake (rather than in a neutral spirit, as is the case with most umeshu). 
The result: a rich and tangy liqueur that tastes just like a real ume plum. An unbeatable price-to-quality ratio, in our humble opinion. 

Storage: This umeshu should be kept cool after opening, ideally between 5 and 8°C. 

Ingredients: Sake, umeshu, water, sugar, corn syrup. (Alcohol: 13%) 

Shelf life: When stored under the conditions mentioned above, this umeshu will retain its flavor for months. 

Serving: We recommend serving this umeshu chilled, between 8 and 10°C. Purists prefer it in a glass just out of the freezer to avoid adding ice, which may dilute the liqueur. You can also mix it with sparkling water... or even with hot water, as is sometimes seen in rural Japan. 

Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to health; please drink responsibly.