Raifuku Ume-shu (Sake Based Plum Liquor)

Brewery: Raifuku Shuzo Prefecture: Ibaraki ABV: 10% A beautifully restrained and elegant umeshu (plum sake), significantly less sweet than most examples, allowing the bright tart flavors of the fruit to shine through. Aromas of apricot and cinnamon, medium bodied and off-dryon the palate with notes of wild strawberry, finishes tart. High grade ume fruit is macerated in a premium sake base with no distilled alcohol added. A touch of rock sugar added to balance the tartness of the ume plums. Aged for 2 years in bottle to deepen flavor. Suggested Food Pairings: Fruit sorbet, Galette cake with fresh fruit