Australia has come to love Asian cuisine in all its forms. Now is the time to embrace Asian drinks with the same enthusiasm. There is the hugely hot right now shōchū spirit, or the sweet Japanese plum liqueur, umeshu. For lovers of citrus the East Asian citrus fruit, yuzu, makes a delicious liqueur or for gin fanatics, an Eastern take on a classic Western drink using native Asian botanicals. There is a unique and deliciously different Asian spirit or liqueur waiting to be discovered. SPIRITS
UMESHU Umeshu is a sweet Japanese liqueur made by steeping the Japanese plum, ‘ume’ in sugar and a spirit, usually shōchū. The ume was brought over to Japan from China 1000 years ago, and although it is known as a plum, it is an apricot. Umeshu is also known as plum wine but is a liqueur. The Japanese often make umeshu at home. The taste of umeshu is sweet and sour and can be enjoyed straight up, on the rocks, with a splash of water or in a cocktail.
KIKUYASAKA YUZUYUZU YUZU CITRON LIQUEUR 720ML
184906 $35.00
A deliciously rich and zesty liqueur made of the Japanese citrus fruit yuzu sees the finest fruit from the Chugoku region infused with sake. The result is a refreshing drink with a touch of sweet citrus aromas followed by a crisp and fresh palate with a sour, tangy tartness. It makes an excellent aperitif and is delicious mixed with soda or tonic. STYLE / SPIRITS TARGET CONSUMER $ $ TRY THIS IF YOU LIKE / Yuzu/mandarin CATEGORY ROLE $ $
BUNGO MEIJYO NO UMESHU 500ML
189180 $30.00
STYLE / LIQUEUR TARGET CONSUMER $ $ TRY THIS IF YOU LIKE / Choya umeshu products CATEGORY ROLE $ $ An Umeshu for the converted, higher in alcohol content, it is warm on the palate with excellent balance and rich flavours of rich plum and dried fruits, acidity and sweetness. Sip over ice or pour over ice cream for a decadent dessert.
Did you know? The earliest sake believed to be made
was kuchikamizake or mouth-chewed sake (the enzymes from the mouth helped break down the starches into sugars for yeast), and because it was regarded as a gift from the gods, this style is associated with the Shinto religion.
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