Daishichi Junmai Kimoto “Umeshu” CedarThe nose on this special plum sake is a fantastic collection of plum, raisin, honey, sherry, brown sugar, candied fruits, and prune juice aromas. This is a one of a kind ume shu, because the makers use the labor intensive and traditional Kimoto or pole rammed brewing technique to make a sake that is richer and with a rounder body. Smooth, rich, lush, tart, and bright this plump and thick plum sake drinks with a controlled sweetness and an elegant
Very good in a Champagne flute that drinks like your favorite tight-bubbled Brut
Awards: IWC 2023/2024 Bronze Medal
you tend to round out the edges and brashness of a fruity sake
It’s time to put on your professional sake drinking cap
Look for pine nuts
cold lobster
yet round and lush in a mid-sized glass
Region: Chiba
and very smooth
and summer salads
and cooked raisin flavors that slide through the palate
The nose on this one-of-kind ume (plum) sake is a cool collection of plum