Kaga Umeshu (720ml)

The Kaga Umeshu from Manzairaku Sake Kura is one of the most awarded Umeshus in Japan. It has an intense fruit aroma and a refreshing, clear taste. Only Benisashi Ume are used, which are rich in amino acids and minerals and have a nice umami taste. It is produced in Ishikawa Prefecture.

Description

Umeshu is probably the most traditional liqueur in Japan. Every family has its own secret recipe for it. The umeshu is often called a plum, but botanically it is an apricot. Only the Benisashi Ume is used for Kaga Umeshu. This particular variety grows only in Kanazawa City (Ishikawa Prefecture) and in the neighbouring Fukui Prefecture. "Beni" means "red" and "sashi" means "shine". So the name stands for the deep red and bright colour of the ripe Ume. The ripe fruits of Benisashi Ume have more amino acids than other high quality Ume species (Nankounai Ume). Due to the higher proportion of amino acids, Benisashi Ume has a milder aroma and an intense umami taste. The Kaga Umeshu is produced according to a traditional technique. It matures over two years and has a clear and rich umami flavour.

The Manzairaku Kaga Umeshu has already won several awards and is served on all first class flights of the airline ANA (All Nippon Airways), among others. It has also been served as a digestif at the Nobel Prize reception.

This liqueur is an ideal aperitif and digestif, and can be enjoyed straight, on ice or with soda. Kaga Umeshu is also very good in cocktails.

Japanese Umeshu
Net quantity: 720 ml
Alk.: 14% vol
Dispensed only to persons of full age
Importer: Ginza Berlin GmbH, Pfalzburger Straße 20, 10719 Berlin

About Manzairaku Sake Kura Co. Ltd

Manzairaku Sake Kura is one of the most renowned and oldest sake breweries in the Ishikawa Prefecture on the island Honshū The company, which was founded in 1716, is not only known for great sake but also for fantastic umeshu. The prefecture has clear water of excellent quality, which gives the spirits produced there an intense and incomparable taste. Manzairaku means "always be happy". The brewery is located at the foot of Hakusan Mountain in the city of the same name. Since 1990, the company has been producing Umeshu in addition to sake, which has won several awards. First-class guests of the airline ANA (All Nippon Airways) regularly enjoy this delicious liqueur. Great sake from Manzairaku is also available in our shop.