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Description
Nihonshujikomi Umeshu from KK Tsukinoishuzouten in Ibaraki uses sake as the macerating base for whole ume plums, distinguishing it from the more common shochu-based umeshu. The sake foundation contributes a milder, rounder sweetness alongside its own fermentation character, resulting in a plum liqueur with nuanced depth and a gentler alcoholic edge.
Specifications
Flavor Profile
Sweet
Dry
Light
Full
Crisp
Rich
Low Acid
High Acid
Smooth
Complex
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★★★★☆
Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
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4
Chawanmushi
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★★★★☆
Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
5
Green Curry
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★★★★☆
Light body refreshes the palate
6
Yakitori (Tare)
Japanese
★★★★☆
Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
7
Grilled Eel
Japanese
★★★★☆
Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
8
Saikyo-zuke Fish
Japanese
★★★★☆
Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
