Acclaim

Awarded Gold in the Umeshu & Other category of the 2018 London Sake Challenge

Tasting Notes

The sourness from the local plums blends harmoniously with the umami notes, creating a delightful and invigorating drink.

Made in Kanazawa using ume plums from Ishikawa, Umeshu liqueur made by steeping ume plums in sake instead of shochu or liquor, for a unique twist on this popular drink. Enjoy a delicious harmony of the savory umami flavor of sake, and the refreshing aroma and tartness of ume plums.

Brewery Description

In 1583, Yachiya Brewing relocated to Kanazawa as an attendant of the feudal lord Maeda Toshiie, establishing a brewery to serve the feudal lord. The brewery has more than 430 years of history: it was given the name Yachiya by the feudal lord, and their sake was named Kagatsuru. Back during the Edo era (1603–1868) the Hokkoku Kaido was a major transit route in Japan; this brewery was located along the route.

The castle town of Kanazawa is picturesque, with cobblestone streets, charming buildings, and plum trees! The brewers used local small and medium sized Kanazawa plums to craft this beautiful umeshu. The plums used are a bit more tart, so expect a healthy dose of tartness with undercurrents of sweetness.

Additional Information

Classification: Plum Sake

Polishing Ratio: 60%

Prefecture: Ishikawa

Rice: Gohyaku Mangoku 

ABV: 11.2%

Size: 720 ml