{"title":"Umeshu","description":"\u003ch1\u003eUmeshu\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApertif or digestive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUme are the fruit of Prunus Mume tree and belong to the plum\/apricot family. The sour and astringent fruit lend themselves well to be steeped in alcohol which is then sweetened with sugar. We have carefully chosen a selection of umeshu that are rich in flavour and cover a spectrum of sweet to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hanzo-umeshu-300ml","title":"Hanzo Umeshu 300ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWakayama prefecture Nankou ume is steeped in Hanzo sake for several months to create this premium umeshu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nose reminiscent of amaretto with a well balanced palate leaning on the dryer side of the fence. Pristine ume fruit character and a clean finish make this a great choice for dessert or the cheese platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry this in place of your favourite sticky at your next dinner party.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting notes are based on an initial serving temperature of 8℃.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent served with cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso great warm!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35184433489,"sku":"OT02K800","price":28.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/hanzo-umeshu-300ml_e5bf3339-421c-44db-9aac-5feecc4f5074.jpg?v=1509958828"},{"product_id":"hanzo-umeshu-720ml","title":"Hanzo Umeshu 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWakayama prefecture Nankou ume is steeped in Hanzo sake for several months to create this premium umeshu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nose reminiscent of amaretto with a well balanced palate leaning on the dryer side of the fence. Pristine ume fruit character and a clean finish make this a great choice for dessert or the cheese platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry this in place of your favourite sticky at your next dinner party.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting notes are based on an initial serving temperature of 8℃.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent served with cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso great warm!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35184464913,"sku":"OT01K800","price":55.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/hanzo-umeshu-720ml.jpg?v=1496654757"},{"product_id":"momosuke-umeshu-500ml","title":"Momosuke Umeshu 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMomosuke have made a bold statement by making Umeshu from their award winning “Shodai Momosuke - Gold”. (most umeshu is made from a base of sake)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowerful aroma reminiscent of Italian cherry liqueur with a splash of fresh peach. Invert the bottle before serving to distribute the light sediment and you will enjoy flavours of creamy barley, licorice, ume, guava and fruit punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dryer, complex style of umeshu to be served on the rocks, chilled or straight up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting notes and profile are based on an initial serving temperature of 12℃.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35184510481,"sku":"IN06K800","price":42.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/momosuke-umeshu-500ml.jpg?v=1496654788"},{"product_id":"momosuke-ginger-umeshu-500ml","title":"Momosuke Ginger Umeshu 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn addictive nose of sweet nutty gingerale. The palate is a balance of chinotto, ginger and ume fruit. As far as umeshu's go, this is more on the dry side. Refreshing, warming and invigorating. Although there is a little sweetness upfront, the finish is like dry ginger ale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from Shichifuku Ginger, speciality of Saga prefecture, Karatsu city Japan. The umeshu is aged 2-3 years before the ginger is added to infuse for another 1-2 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a taste sensation add a touch of your favourite whisky and serve on the rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting notes and profile are based on an initial serving temperature of 10℃.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35184578705,"sku":"IN08K800","price":46.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/momosuke-ginger-umeshu-500ml.jpg?v=1496654773"},{"product_id":"nagaragawa-umeshu-500ml","title":"Nagaragawa Umeshu 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dry style of umeshu based on Nagaragawa +20 super dry karakuchi sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo sugary lolly water here, just a very adult, dry, crisp and refreshing style of umeshu with a hint of maraschino cherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect as an aperitif or afternoon to evening drink served slightly chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting notes are based on an initial serving temperature of 15℃.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertainly not a 'girly drink'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlatinum Medal - Kuramaster Paris 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35184603025,"sku":"NA13K800","price":35.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/nagaragawa-umeshu-500ml-march2019.jpg?v=1554008693"},{"product_id":"kubota-ume-no-sake-500ml","title":"Kubota Ume No Sake 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn explosive aroma of maraschino cherries, marzipan and cognac. This is umeshu for grownups. A great balance of sweetness and acidity tempered with a slight bitterness. Made from local fully ripened Benisashi ume (sour plums) – steeped in Kubota Shuzo sake with a little added sugar for balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you normally drink Choya and want to take things to the next level, pour a glass of Kubota Ume no Sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would happily drink this for breakfast, lunch, dinner and in between. Enjoy well chilled, over ice or with a splash of soda.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35699096465,"sku":"KU09K800","price":42.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kubota-ume-no-sake-500ml.jpg?v=1497138458"},{"product_id":"kubota-ume-no-sake-180ml","title":"Kubota Ume No Sake 180ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn explosive aroma of maraschino cherries, marzipan and cognac. This is umeshu for grownups. A great balance of sweetness and acidity tempered with a slight bitterness. Made from local fully ripened Benisashi ume (sour plums) – steeped in Kubota Shuzo sake with a little added sugar for balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would happily drink this for breakfast, lunch, dinner and in between. Enjoy well chilled, over ice or with a splash of soda.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35699171793,"sku":"KU10K800","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kubota-ume-no-sake-180ml.jpg?v=1497138781"},{"product_id":"senbazuru-hanayaka-sumomo-500ml","title":"Senbazuru Hanayaka Sumomo 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delicious liqueur is made from a type of plum called Sumomo (not ume). Whole fruit are steeped in sake for a year and the liqueur then aged for an additional 3 years before release. The sweet rich Sumomo fruit has a nectar like character of stewed apricot, guava, muscat grapes and cognac. The finish is clean with fine tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brewer recommends serving over ice with equal parts soda but we love it well chilled served straight up. However you enjoy it don't forget to invert the bottle a few times to distribute the fine sediment in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis surprisingly delicious drink makes a great ending to a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12232614772826,"sku":"SA07K800","price":42.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/senbazuru-hanayaka-sumomo-500ml.jpg?v=1531046672"},{"product_id":"senbazuru-hanayaka-ume-500ml","title":"Senbazuru Hanayaka Ume 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnly one tank of Senbazuru Umeshu is produced each year. Pristine Oita ume fruit is steeped in Senbazuru sake for one year and bottle aged for a further 3 to create a complex, refreshing, ume\/peach\/cherry palate with the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. The fragrance is reminiscent of maraschino cherry. This Umeshu is so easy to drink and takes great discipline not to finish the bottle in one sitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink chilled straight up, on the rocks or with a little soda. A perfect before dinner drink or nightcap.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12237064241242,"sku":"SA06K800","price":38.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/senbazuru-hanayaka-ume-500ml.jpg?v=1531202595"},{"product_id":"kirinzan-umeshu-720ml","title":"Kirinzan Umeshu 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocal Niigata Ume \u0026amp; rock sugar are steeped for 4 months in Junmai Ginjo sake followed by a further 4 months storage before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully balanced palate of Tougorou ume with crisp acid, almond, peach \u0026amp; apple brandy. Very fine tannic dry finish with mild astringency. Aroma of almond meal, marzipan and amaretto biscuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited production umeshu from immensely talented brewer Kirinzan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12350499717210,"sku":"KI06K800","price":58.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kirinzan-umeshu-720ml.jpg?v=1617791283"},{"product_id":"toko-ginjo-umeshu-500ml","title":"Toko Ginjo Umeshu 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe only umeshu to win first place in 3 umeshu competitions in Japan. Enjoy the aroma of Ginjo Kasutori shochu on which this umeshu is based. Peach, pear \u0026amp; guava are the predominant fruit characters with almond, fennel \u0026amp; a little tannin from underripe Ume fruits. The texture is rich and syrupy and the overall palate a balancing act of sweetness, acidity and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink chilled straight up, amazing on the rocks, with a little soda or incorporated in spirit forward cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16617584132186,"sku":"TK04K800","price":58.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/toko-ginjo-umeshu-500ml.jpg?v=1553734131"},{"product_id":"hanamikura-sakagura-no-umeshu-720ml","title":"Hanamikura Sakagura No Umeshu 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA light, elegant and dry style of umeshu on Hanamikura's rice shochu base, tempered with rock sugar. Subtle aroma, smooth palate of maraschino cherry, apricot, brandy and almond with excellent balance of sweetness and acidity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is short and clean, begging for another sip. This Umeshu is best served chilled without the addition of ice or any soda.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41279940362434,"sku":"HA17K800","price":48.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/hanamikura-sakagura-no-umeshu-720ml.jpg?v=1637547245"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sakeshop.com.au\/collections\/umeshu\/20-49+kubota.oembed","provider":"Sakeshop by Chef's Armoury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}