Daishichi Junmai Kimoto “Umeshu” Cedar and summer salads

and summer salads

It’s time to put on your professional sake drinking cap

and very smooth

and cooked raisin flavors that slide through the palate

you tend to round out the edges and brashness of a fruity sake

Daishichi Junmai Kimoto “Umeshu” Cedar and summer saladsThe 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