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      Manzairaku Kaga Umeshu
      Manzairaku Kaga Umeshu
      Manzairaku Kaga Umeshu
      Manzairaku Kaga Umeshu
      Manzairaku Kaga Umeshu
      Manzairaku Kaga Umeshu

      Manzairaku Kaga Umeshu

      Ref : NISKBS3

      €9.00
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      Umeshu is a traditional Japanese alcoholic drink made from Japanese plums called "ume" and distilled alcohol. Ume are macerated for several months, creating a sweet and fruity drink. Plums are picked by hand, underripe to keep the freshness of the fruit. They are then transported to the Kura (Japanese for brewery) to be processed. Stalk and the rest of the calyx are removed by hand. Plums are then washed. They are immersed in 28% vol. sugar cane alcohol to which sugar crystals are added. This maceration will be carried out during the 6 hottest months of the year.

      => Only 720 ml bottles come with their own special cardboard packaging.

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      Preparation is then racked, without pressing plums, simply by gravity so as not to crush the stone. Alcohol is then aged in vats for another 18 months; no wooden barrels are used in order to keep only pure flavor of the Benisachi Ume.

      Kobori Shuzo is one of the most renowned and oldest sake breweries in Ishikawa Prefecture, on the island of Honshū. Company, founded in 1716, is not only known for its great sake, but also for its fantastic umeshu. Kobori Shuzo has been owned by the same family since its inception. Thus, Mr. Kobori represents the 16th generation of brewers. In the middle of the Meiji era, they created "Manzairaku" brand. Manzairaku means "always be happy".

      Manzairaku's Kaga umeshu is made from Japan's famous and luxurious "Benisashi" variety Ume plums, sugar crystals, distilled alcohol and the highly regarded natural water of the Tedori River from the sacred Hakusan Mountain in Ichikawa Prefecture. It is said that the water from this spring was ennobled for over 100 years on the top of Mount Hakusan, before flowing down the valley by the river. Ume is often called plum, but botanically it is an apricot.

      Benisashi Ume variety is used for Kaga Umeshu. This particular variety grows only in Kanazawa City (Ishikawa Prefecture) and in the neighboring Fukui Prefecture. "Beni" means "red" and "sashi" means "brightness". Name therefore represents the deep red and bright color of ripe Ume. Benisashi 'Ume contain more amino acids than other Ume species. Due to the higher proportion of amino acids, Benisashi Ume has a milder aroma and a mellow, umami taste. This variety is also used to make high quality umeboshi plums. It is difficult to cultivate and has a lower yield than other ume because branches only bear fruit once every three years. Benisashi variety is therefore very rare. On the tasting side, we discover a drink with a honeyed, slightly amber color, with golden reflections. On the nose, almond dominates, with notes of yellow flowers and ripe apricots. We also appreciate a great vivacity, and a honeyed touch. On the palate, apricot accents take over, followed by subtle hints of citrus (lime), plum compote, notions of candy and a great freshness, a wonderful balance between sweetness and acidity. This liqueur is an ideal aperitif and digestive, and can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks or with soda or even still or sparkling water. Kaga Umeshu is also very good in cocktails, and as an accompaniment to a chocolate tart or even a strawberry tart.

      NISKBS3

      Data sheet

      Origin
      Ishikawa, Japan
      Weight
      180 ml net
      300 ml net
      720 ml net
      Packaging
      Glass bottle
      Ingredients
      ume benisashi plum, sugar, sugarcane alcohol
      Storage
      protected from light and heat
      Volume of pure alcohol
      14%
      Recommandation
      EXCESSIVE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR HEALTH. DRINK WITH MODERATION. CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DURING PREGNANCY, EVEN IN SMALL QUANTITY, CAN HAVE SEVERE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE CHILD’S HEALTH. THE SALE OF ALCOHOL IS FORBIDDEN TO MINORS UNDER AGE 18
      Excise category
      S200
      KOBORI SHUZOKOBORI SHUZO

      The workshop is located in the city of Hakusan, surrounded by nature, and cradle of the first Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) in Japan for sake production. Hakusan is renowned for its high quality water and clean air. Ishikawa Prefecture is also known as one of the best sake production areas.

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