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Fukugen Sake Brewery

Fukugen Azumino Umeshu Genshu - Plum Sake

Fukugen Azumino Umeshu Genshu - Plum Sake

$31.00 USD
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Founded in 1758, Fukugen Brewery is an old established sake producer, ever since the Edo period, a time when samurai rode the streets and ruled the land. The company is owned by the Hirabayashi family, and its secret method of sake brewing has been passed down from generation to generation. Currently, Seiko Hirayashi is the eighteenth of head of family, and his daughter, Seiko succeeded him.

SakeTrend is very fortunate to interview Seiko Hirabayashi, a head of family owned sake brewery called "Fukugen Sake Brewery".
 
Fukugen Sake Brewery is located in the Azumino valley in Nagano Prefecture below the picturesque Northern Japanese Alps, which provides the natural spring water used to brew their sake. 
 
Their Kura (Brewery) built in Samurai Era by Matumoto Clan Shogunate. Fukugen Kura is only one kura still existing until now that Matsumo Clan Shogunate used to use as his main storages (please see a picture below) .
 
Fukugen's concept is "a Boutique Sake Brewery" to craft only small quantity to keep exceptionally high quality and their craftmanship within Fukugen sake. That has been said Fukugen sake is not widely available in States yet.

This is a rich plum Sake is made with selected nutritious plums grown in the naturally rich Azumino at the foot of the Northern Alps in Nagano Prefecture.

This plum liqueur is exceptionally rare and crafted in a unique manner, utilizing undiluted sake from Fukugen (typically, plum liqueur is made using shochu or brandy). It is created by aging carefully selected plums grown in the fertile fields of Azumino at the base of the Northern Alps, as well as plums sourced from Yamanashi at the foot of the Southern Alps. These plums are meticulously chosen and brewed with the Genshu (undiluted sake) produced by Fukugen's master brewer, using the pristine underground water flowing from the Northern Alps and healthy sake rice from Azumino.

Undiluted sake (Genshu) has a lower alcohol content compared to shochu and brandy, which presents a challenge in plum liqueur brewing. However, it offers a smooth mouthfeel and is exceptionally easy to drink compared to other beverages. After aging for eight years, the plum liqueur contains an abundance of plum extract, combined with added honey, resulting in a flavor profile that is unmatched.

This Azumino Umeshu develops a mellow, sweet richness over its eight-year aging period, making it perfect for Sake beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike.

     

Alcohol percentage: 17%

SMV: NA   Acidity: NA

Size: 500ml


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