{"product_id":"saburomaru_umeshu_mizunara","title":"Saburomaru Mizunara Barrel Finish Umeshu","description":"\u003cp\u003eVolume：700ml\u003cbr\u003eABV：24%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eMizunara oak cask\u003c\/strong\u003e is often regarded as the secret weapon of Japanese whisky — capable of imparting uniquely Eastern aromas such as sandalwood, incense, and coconut. Yet in whisky, these delicate “Zen-like” notes are often hidden beneath layers of complex flavors, requiring experience and imagination to fully appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eSurprisingly, this umeshu may express the character of Mizunara oak even more clearly than whisky itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eCrafted by the renowned \u003cstrong data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eSaburomaru Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e of Toyama Prefecture, this exceptional release begins with locally grown \u003cstrong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eInazumi plums from the Hokuriku region\u003c\/strong\u003e, steeped in Japanese whisky for one full year. The liqueur is then transferred into extremely rare and costly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eMizunara oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e for further maturation, before finally being bottled at a robust \u003cstrong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e24% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eDue to the scarcity of Mizunara barrels, this release was made available only through selected retailers in Japan, making it a highly limited and collectible bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eLet’s taste it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eInfluenced heavily by the Mizunara cask, the aroma is unlike ordinary umeshu. Notes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003ecoconut candy, milk powder, and caramel\u003c\/strong\u003e rise beautifully from the glass, while the tart fragrance of green plum quietly lingers in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eOn the palate, the sweetness is surprisingly restrained. The whisky base reveals its complexity through layers of creamy sweetness, honey, delicate smokiness, and gentle plum acidity. The finish is long, elegant, and refined, leaving behind subtle coconut sweetness alongside lingering fruit notes — truly distinctive and unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003eIf you are searching for a classic umeshu bursting with rich plum flavor, this may not be your style.\u003cbr data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003eBut if you appreciate the complexity brought by oak maturation — or if you are already a whisky lover — this Mizunara cask umeshu is absolutely worth experiencing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"麥川日本酒","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45094512656437,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/6389\/1253\/files\/Untitleddesign_5.png?v=1776834708","url":"https:\/\/mugigawa.com\/en\/products\/saburomaru_umeshu_mizunara","provider":"麥川日本酒","version":"1.0","type":"link"}