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The Matsui

THE MATSUI UMESHU 14%

  • 70cl
  • Umeshu
  • Japan

This Matsui Umeshu With Whisky is a Japanese plum liqueur combined with a blend of whisky from the Kurayoshi distillery, added at the end of the plum maceration.

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Product Details

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Category
Umeshu
Alcohol level
14%
Brand
The Matsui
Origin
Japan
Distillery
Kurayoshi
Aromatic profile
Fruity, plums
Tasting
Well chilled or in a cocktail
Capacity
70cl

Tasting advice

Great chilled or as a cocktail.

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Tasting notes

Appareance

Light amber.

Nose

Fresh.

Palate

Fresh and intense with whisky notes.

Finish

Rich, deep.

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The Matsui Umeshu is distilled by Kurayoshi Distillery. This Matsui Umeshu With Whisky is a Japanese plum liqueur combined with a blend of Kurayoshi Distillery whisky, added at the end of the plum macerating process. Light and easy to drink, the whisky is well present while keeping a nice freshness bringing out the fruity notes of the plum.

Rewards

Ultimate Spirits Challenge (Usc) 2023 - Chairman's Trophy

Ultimates Spirits Challenge (Usc) 2023 - Top 100 Spirits 2023

Ultimate Spirits Challenge (Usc) 89 Point - 2019 

Kurayoshi Distillery

Located in the town of the same name in Tottori prefecture, has been producing Japanese spirits since 1910. Sake, shochu and brandy enabled this micro-distillery to develop unique expertise combining tradition with innovation. The distillery’s proximity to Mount Daisen means that it can draw on fresh water from this mountain’s generous snowfall. Whiskies from the Kurayoshi distillery have consistently impressed the judging panels of various international competitions and won numerous awards, in particular those based on exacting blind tastings. The Kurayoshi distillery’s production levels are low and stocks are very limited.