Kaga 12-Year is truly a plum wine to both love and hate... You’ll love it for the unparalleled sensory experience it offers after twelve years of aging. But many customers, after tasting it at our shop and experiencing the very peak of umeshu, find themselves dismissing all other plum wines, losing the urge to explore anything else.

Let’s start with the flavor. Pour it into your glass and you’ll first notice the gentle, elegant aroma of ripe plums and mouthwatering plum acidity. On the palate, the texture is silky-smooth, with a pure, sweet plum flavor. Its 15% ABV is so thoroughly mellowed by 12 years of aging that there’s almost no perception of alcohol at all. The luscious liquid glides down the throat, and as you swallow, a lingering, delicate plum sweetness fills your mouth. There’s no trace of astringency or cloying sweetness—just a dangerously drinkable quality that makes you want to reach for another glass, perhaps finishing half the bottle before you realize.

A masterpiece like this deserves matching packaging. Presented in a square wooden gift box tied with a traditional Japanese cord, opening it reveals the 12-Year Kaga standing proudly inside. The bottle features a solid wooden cap and heavy, refined glass, exuding elegant Japanese design. Even for those not usually drawn to packaging, its luxurious presentation is truly striking. Kaga 12-Year is the most premium expression in the Manzairaku umeshu series; if you want to experience the absolute pinnacle of plum wine, this is the one to try!