{"product_id":"kozaemon-junmai-umeshu-500ml","title":"Kozaemon Liqueur Junmai Umeshu 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRich, elegant, and deeply aromatic, the \u003cstrong\u003eKozaemon Junmai Umeshu\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium Japanese plum liqueur crafted with exceptional care at the historic Nakashima Brewery in Gifu Prefecture. Made from sun-ripened ume plums sourced from Wakayama — Japan's most celebrated ume-growing region — and steeped in Kozaemon's own Junmai sake, this is umeshu at its most refined: complex, balanced, and unmistakably Japanese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKozaemon \u0026amp; Nakashima Brewery\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1702 in Minokamo, Gifu Prefecture, Nakashima Brewery is one of Japan's most respected sake producers. The Kozaemon label represents their finest expressions — crafted using traditional techniques, locally sourced Hida Minori rice, and the pure soft waters of the Hida River. Their Junmai Umeshu applies this same philosophy to Japan's beloved plum liqueur tradition, using their own sake as the base rather than the more common shochu or neutral spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"generation:\/\/35c0afb9-6436-40f6-9561-686d983beeda\" alt=\"Kozaemon Nakashima Brewery, Gifu Prefecture, Japan\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep amber with a luminous clarity. The nose is intensely aromatic — ripe ume plum, apricot, and a gentle floral sweetness with hints of almond. On the palate it's luscious and full-bodied with bright natural acidity cutting through the sweetness, layers of ripe stone fruit, and a long, warming finish. Beautifully balanced between sweet and tart, rich and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eNakashima Brewery (Kozaemon), Minokamo, Gifu Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBase\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eJunmai Sake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eUme Source\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eWakayama Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCountry\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFormat\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e500ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat is Umeshu?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUmeshu is a traditional Japanese liqueur made by steeping ume — a stone fruit related to both plum and apricot — in alcohol with sugar. While most commercial umeshu uses shochu or neutral spirits as the base, premium producers like Kozaemon use sake, adding a layer of grain complexity and umami depth that elevates the liqueur far beyond the ordinary. The result is a drink of genuine sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003ePerfect Pairings \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe chilled, on the rocks, or with sparkling water as a refreshing highball. Pairs beautifully with Japanese cuisine — sushi, yakitori, tempura — as well as soft cheeses, foie gras, and fruit-based desserts. Also exceptional as a digestif or aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49707012849947,"sku":"210000058188","price":76.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/mw6zdgjd0vayyctdo4ex.jpg?v=1772555887","url":"https:\/\/67wino.shop\/products\/kozaemon-junmai-umeshu-500ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}