{"product_id":"the-next-umeshu","title":"THE NEXT : 8-Year Double Cask Umeshu","description":"\u003cp\u003eVolume：700ml\u003cbr\u003eABV：20%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhen it comes to legendary Umeshu producers, Oyamamachi Yumekoubou in Oita Prefecture stands at the pinnacle. While their award-winning \"Baika Ranman\" and \"Yumehibiki 5 Years\" are regular gold-medal champions, \"THE NEXT\" eclipses them all as the estate's most ultra-premium, crown-jewel expression. Strict to a global allocation of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"332\"\u003eonly 1,000 bottles\u003c\/b\u003e, each features a uniquely numbered neck tag and is presented in a luxurious, blind-embossed champagne-gold gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eTHE NEXT is a monumental crossover with the historic Rokuchoshi Shuzo. The process begins with Rokuchoshi aging premium rice shochu in wooden casks for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"152\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/b\u003e. This vintage spirit is then transferred to Oyamamachi Yumekoubou to steep with legendary \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"250\"\u003eOshuku\u003c\/i\u003e plums for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"267\"\u003e1 year\u003c\/b\u003e, before undergoing a final \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"301\"\u003e2-year maturation\u003c\/b\u003e in selected oak casks—culminating in an 8-year odyssey bottled at a bold \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"392\"\u003e20% ABV\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe nose is greeted by an elegant cask perfume intertwined with subtle rice aromas and refined plum fragrance. The entry is exceptionally soft and delicate, presenting a sophisticated, dry-to-medium sweetness profile. Mid-palate, notes of mature plum and oak tannins flood the mouth seamlessly, leading to a long, comforting finish with a warming yet gentle spirit presence. It stands as the absolute holy grail for connoisseurs who find traditional Umeshu too syrupy but seek a gentler alternative to heavy whiskies or cognacs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"麥川日本酒","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45116311568437,"sku":null,"price":680.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/6389\/1253\/files\/imgi_28_shopify_5.png?v=1778217897","url":"https:\/\/mugigawa.com\/en\/products\/the-next-umeshu","provider":"麥川日本酒","version":"1.0","type":"link"}