Daishichi Junmai Kimoto “Umeshu”

The 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 complexity. Look for tons of plums, apple pie, rum raisin, dark honey, Port, and plum candy flavors that are mouth watering and gorgeous. WORD: Kimoto WINE: Port/Sherry BEER: Fruity Ales FOODS: Cheese and fruit plates, Dim Sum, Smoked fish, duck and pheasant.