Choya Honkaku Umeshu - 1.8 Litre Bottle

Choya Honkaku Umeshu is a premium Japanese plum liqueur originating from the Osaka prefecture. It is produced by Choya Umeshu Co. Ltd., a company that began as a viticulture farm in 1914 and started producing Umeshu in 1959. The term 'Honkaku' denotes that this is an authentic plum liqueur crafted solely from ume plums, sugar, and cane spirit, without the use of acidulants, flavourings, or colourings.

Description

This liqueur presents a clear, amber hue and features a rich, deep sensory profile derived from a long aging process of at least one year. It offers a complex aroma of ripe stone fruits and honey, leading to a palate that perfectly balances the intense sweetness of the plums with a sharp, refreshing acidity. The body is full and velvety, resulting in a smooth and lingering finish that showcases the natural essence of the Nanko ume. It has an alcohol by volume of 15%

Food Pairing

Choya Honkaku Umeshu is highly versatile and can be enjoyed straight, on the rocks, or mixed with soda water. Its robust sweet and sour profile makes it an excellent accompaniment to spicy dishes like black pepper beef or spicy tuna rolls. It also pairs well with salty appetizers such as blue cheese, prosciutto, or roasted nuts. For a dessert pairing, it is delicious served over vanilla bean gelato or alongside a dark chocolate tart.