Shiratama Umeshu Plum Liqueur 50 cl 14%

Description

fruity aromas. It is made by macerating Japanese plums, known as 'ume', in shochu, an alcohol traditionally distilled from rice, barley or sweet potato. Sugar and a touch of whisky are added to this maceration, giving the liqueur a unique aromatic complexity.

When tasted, Umeshu Shiratama has a delicious nose, with aromas of plums, honey and almonds. On the palate, it is pleasantly round, with intense flavours of plum and candied apple, and a soft, sweet finish.

This liqueur is 14% alcohol by volume and comes in a 50cl bottle. It can be enjoyed neat, over ice, or used as an ingredient in cocktails to add a sweet, fruity touch. Umeshu Shiratama is also a popular accompaniment to desserts, particularly those made with fruit or chocolate.

Produced by the White Oak distillery in Akashi, Hyogo prefecture, Umeshu Shiratama reflects traditional Japanese expertise in fruit liqueurs. The distillery, founded in 1888, is renowned for the quality of its products and its respect for ancestral production methods.