Choya Kokuto Umeshu (720ml)

Umeshu is a traditional Japanese liqueur made from ume fruit, which is actually a kind of apricot, not a plum as is often thought. A balance between ume extract and alcohol is achieved by aging the whole fruit with the stone still inside. The delicious tang of Umeshu comes from citric acid in the fruit, which also contains malic and succinic acids. The ume flavour is not only extracted from the flesh and skin but also from the stone. The result is a wonderfully versatile drink that can be enjoyed straight, over ice or in a range of cocktails. Choya does not use any artificial additives in the creation of its products.

Tasting note: Viscous sienna brown with a gold ochre hue. Aromas of prunes and dried berries with hints of sweet spice and marzipan. Creamy, satiny delivery offers juicy prune and dried red berry flavours and a mildly tart, sour cherry finish to balance. Loosely resembles ruby port or young muscat. 14% Alc./Vol.