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Toshimori Sake Brewery Junmai Umezake

A Naturally Crafted Plum Liqueur Made Without Additives or Sugar

Junmai Umezake is a distinctive plum liqueur made by Toshimori Sake Brewery, founded in 1868 in Akaiwa, Okayama Prefecture, in an area formerly known as Karube Village. Crafted from specially brewed junmai sake and Japanese plums, this carefully prepared drink contains no additives and no added sugar, allowing the natural flavors of its ingredients to shine.

The base is a specially brewed junmai sake made with Omachi rice grown in Karube, in southeastern Okayama Prefecture. For the plums, the brewery selects Okayama-grown Oshuku plums, a variety considered particularly suitable for making plum liqueur.

Traditional Craftsmanship and a Year of Patient Brewing

Each plum is carefully washed by hand, and its stem is meticulously removed before the fruit is steeped in junmai sake. No sugar is added. Instead, the plums are left to infuse slowly for approximately one year, allowing their natural extracts and flavors to develop.

This time-consuming process reflects the brewery’s dedication to craftsmanship and its commitment to creating a naturally balanced plum liqueur without relying on added sweetness.

A Rich Aroma and a Smooth, Refreshing Finish

Junmai Umezake has a deep, lustrous color and a fresh, fragrant plum aroma. On the palate, the mellow sweetness inherent in the rice blends with savory depth and a satisfying richness. Despite its full flavor, it finishes cleanly and smoothly, with a refreshing aftertaste that lingers pleasantly.

For visitors interested in Okayama’s sake-making heritage and locally crafted specialties, this plum liqueur offers a distinctive expression of Japanese brewing tradition, combining carefully selected regional ingredients with patient, meticulous craftsmanship.

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Toshimori Sake Brewery Junmai Umezake
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Okayama city, Ushimado, Bizen

Okayama