Description

With hand-picked Minami Takashi plum from Kishu, Hakutsuru Umeshu has a rich taste of “umi”. “Ume”, prunus mume, which is related to both plum and apricot trees, is classified as its own species. Having alcohol concentration of 19%, which is higher than normal umeshu, Hakutsuru Umeshu is a perfect choice for adults who love high quality umeshu. Being awarded as Gold Award in MONDE SELECTION for eleven consecutive years, Hakutsuru Umeshu’s popularity is recognized. No matter how you would drink it; heated, iced, or with ice cube, you get an awesome and unforgettable taste and aroma of “umi”.

The Hakutsuru Sake Brewing Company was founded in 1743, in the middle of Japan’s Edo period. Records show that the company started with a single brewhouse and had a total production volume of 32 kiloliters. The name “Hakutsuru” has a long tradition, first coming into use in 1747, four years after the company’s founding.

In those days, many sake brand names were used in common, such as Masamune or Tsuru, and it was difficult to tell which brewery a sake came from by its name. To make the distinction clear, we originally named our high-grade sake “Hakutsuru” (meaning “white crane”) to set it apart. The Japanese crane’s reserved character and graceful appearance, and the cultural association of seeing the crane in flight as an auspicious sign, make the crane an ideal symbol to represent the excellent quality of our sake.

ABV – 19%Alc