This ume shu greets you with rich aromas of ripe plum, honeyed citrus, and soft brown sugar. On the palate, plush plum fruit flavors dominate, supported by gentle sweetness and hints of honey tea and mellow citrus brightness. The texture is smooth, round, and full-bodied, making it pleasant to sip on its own. Mid-palate notes of candied plum and caramel drift into a balanced finish with lingering fruit and soft acidity. The overall experience is luscious yet refined, making it both a delightful dessert sake and a versatile sipping option.

The Estate

The Kanjuku expression in Heiwa Shuzou’s Tsuru Ume lineup focuses on fully matured ume plum flavors, spotlighting Wakayama’s celebrated plum heritage. The brewery’s centuries-long focus on regional ingredients and traditional craft shine through in this approachable yet flavorful umeshu.

Production Process

This sake begins with a junmai base that is then infused with locally sourced Nanko ume plums, allowing the fruit’s oils and sugars to integrate deeply into the wine. The result is a naturally sweet, fruit-forward profile with balanced acidity. Aging after infusion allows the flavors to marry, yielding complex aromatic depth.

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled or over ice to highlight its rich plum character. It’s delightful alongside desserts or as a sweet sip after dinner. Also works as a component in fruit forward sake cocktails.

• Available Size: 720mL (12 pc)  
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• Type: Sake
• Sub-type: Sake
• ABV%: 10