{"product_id":"taru-5yo","title":"Taru 5-Year Cask Aged Umeshu","description":"Volume：720ml\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV：20%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"681\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is the highest-end masterpiece from Nakada Shokuhin, a giant in the umeshu world. Only one barrel—just 500 bottles—is produced each year, making it exceptionally rare. In Hong Kong, bottles often sell for over a thousand HKD. Here at Mugigawa, we managed to secure a batch at a reasonable price—most were snapped up instantly. Now, as the new year begins, the “TARU 5-Year Barrel-Aged Umeshu” has finally returned, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to all friends seeking the ultimate umeshu experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"1264\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe liquid has a noble deep red color, pleasing to the eye. The aroma’s tart plum note instantly stimulates your palate, urging you to take a sip. On the palate, the sweetness is modest, but the plum flavor is extremely rich. The texture is silky and refined; the fragrance of plum and wood fills your mouth, yet the 20% alcohol is almost unnoticeable. After swallowing, the lingering plum aroma in your mouth will make you sigh with satisfaction: “Wow… this is incredible.” The sense of fulfillment is indescribable—this must be what they mean by truly “fragrant and mellow” sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1581\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA rare treasure deserves a premium presentation. Each bottle is encased in a handcrafted box made from renowned Wakayama Kishu cedar. Open the box and a gentle woodsy aroma wafts out. The box itself feels solid and weighty in your hands, the deep brown wood grain adding both elegance and luxury—truly irresistible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"2055\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe process is also uncompromising: only the finest Kishu Nanko plums are steeped in spirit for one year, then aged a further five years in oak barrels (the word “TARU” means barrel in Japanese). This time-consuming, meticulous approach makes large-scale production impossible—only a single barrel is made each year. For Nakada Shokuhin, the limited sales of just 500 bottles may not be a huge business, but the real point is clear: “We, too, can make world-class umeshu.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2256\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith such refined packaging, individually numbered bottles, and a flavor this satisfying, it’s a perfect choice whether for gifting or self-indulgence. Want to try a top-class umeshu? Don’t hesitate!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"麥川日本酒","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41331935903797,"sku":null,"price":780.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/6389\/1253\/products\/thumbnail_747a97fb-4c70-46f0-87e4-8717d439c3b2.jpg?v=1723815867","url":"https:\/\/mugigawa.com\/en\/products\/taru-5yo","provider":"麥川日本酒","version":"1.0","type":"link"}