Description
Kunizakari Muroka Umeshu is a Japanese plum liqueur from Nakano Shuzo, the sake brewery in Handa, Aichi Prefecture that makes the Kunizakari brand. Umeshu is made by steeping ume, a sour Japanese plum, in alcohol and sugar, and muroka means the liquid is not charcoal filtered, a term usually used for sake that keeps more of its natural colour and flavour.
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Ume are closer to apricots than to Western plums, with a tart, fragrant flesh that suits steeping. Umeshu is one of Japan’s most popular liqueurs, made commercially and at home in early summer when the fruit is in season.
Serve it over ice, with soda water as a light highball, or chilled and neat in a small glass. It goes well with a cheeseboard, fruit desserts or after a Japanese meal.
- Japanese umeshu (plum liqueur)
- Made by Nakano Shuzo, Handa, Aichi
- Muroka, not charcoal filtered
Umeshu typically tastes of plum and apricot with a sweet-tart balance and a light almond note from the fruit stones.
A good choice for anyone who enjoys sweet, fruity liqueurs or wants to try a Japanese classic.
