Akashi-Tai Shiraume Umeshu Plum Infused Sake 50 cl

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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.

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As one of the longest-standing breweries of the region, the Akashi Sake Brewery stands proudly on the shore of Akashi City in Hyogo prefecture, one of Japan’s most renowned sake producing regions. We may receive free products and services from brands and manufacturers and/or place ads, but these do not influence our content and product rankings.The food reveals hidden depths in the sake, and the sake lingers and prolongs the pleasure of the meal.

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It is this much-lauded fish from which Akashi Sake Brewery's premium sake takes its name and logo from. Depending on the type of sake, distiller’s alcohol (grain alcohol) can sometimes also be added to the fermenting sake mash which adds vibrancy and to the aromas and flavours. The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. A true artisan sake, handmade in small batches by our Toji (master brewer) Kimio Yonezawa and his close team of trusted craftsmen.A luxurious, bodied, generous sake, with a lot of depth and great aromatic intensity, which makes you want to savour the tasting. This plum wine by Hakutsuru contains natural extracts of prune, vanilla, and apricot, giving it a mild yet refreshing semi-sweet aroma. For example, the company uses the yamada-nishiki variety of rice "a superior strain" grown in the region just north of Akashi City.

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A traditional brew with a clean aroma - now available in a 72cl bottle, which is very handy if you like sharing. Get ready to discover your new favourite drink, which will perfectly complement a sushi and sashimi dinner!

Embodying this spirit, we persist in our commitment to producing exceptional sakes, created from local ingredients. The city is renowned throughout Japan for the delicious fish caught in the fast-moving straits just offshore. This elegant umeshu by Kagura Shuzo is made from carefully selected top quality ume fruits, giving it a delicate yet delicious flavour. The fruit is then stewed in sugar and alcohol for at least 6 months to create a deliciously tangy wine.

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Honey is sometimes used instead of sugar during the stewing process, infusing the ume fruit with its natural sweetness.Several factors contribute to the popularity of the products on our site, including prestige, relevance, reputation, news, and more. Also note that the pricier the wine, the more likely it is to have real, whole fruits included in the bottle. As a result, each year’s harvest brings with it subtle changes in flavour and fortune, they continue to harness nature’s offerings.