Akashi-Tai Shiraume Ginjo Umeshu Plum Infused Sake 50cl vs Giffard Premium Vanille de Madagascar

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ProducerAkashi TaiGiffard
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Akashi-Tai Shiraume Ginjo Umeshu Plum Infused Sake 50cl

Conventional umeshu, or plum liqueur, is made by preserving Japanese ume plums in distilled spirits. However, Shiraume is a luxurious plum liqueur made by preserving plums in the finest of Japanese sakes premium ginjo sake made from Yamada Nishiki rice. In Shiraume, the mild flavour of brewed sake nurtured to perfection blends harmoniously with the fruity flavour of ume plums. No sharp tang of alcohol mars the finish to the palate, as sometimes happens with conventional plum liqueurs. Since ancient times and even in Japan today, plum liqueur has long been considered a therapeutic drink. Shiraume can be enjoyed many ways it is equally pleasant on ice or blended with either cold or hot water

Giffard Premium Vanille de Madagascar

Golden colour with fine amber/copper shades. Sweet and unctuous nose, typical of the pod. A very pure taste of vanilla seeds enhanced by the perfume of pod and a slightly spicy note.

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