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Kiyoko Yuzu Infused Aperitif
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Kiyoko Yuzu Infused Aperitif
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In stockKiyoko Yuzu Infused Aperitif is a Japanese aperitif made by combining pure yuzu juice with Junmai sake. Rather than a classic grape wine, it is a citrus-led aperitif in which the bright character of yuzu is carried by a fresh sake base.
The drink is associated with the Kansai region on Honshu. Its yuzu comes from mountainous areas in southern Japan along the Pacific, where sunlight and temperature differences are described as favourable for cultivation. The fruit is hand-picked and pressed directly after harvest to preserve freshness. The juice is pure, not made from concentrate, and no artificial aromas are mentioned.
The Junmai sake brings its own role to the blend, made with Gohyakumangoku rice and Miyamizu water from Mount Rokko. Kiyoko's toji, the master (…)Sake Hakutsuru Umeshu
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Sake Hakutsuru Umeshu
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Hakutsuru Umeshu shows a distinctly Japanese side of plum. Made with Japanese ume plums, it is built around a sweet yet gently tart fruit character, with ripe plum notes and a subtle impression of plum stone.
Hakutsuru is based in Kobe, in Hyogo prefecture, and is best known as a sake producer. That makes this umeshu particularly interesting: it is not a classic grape wine, but a Japanese fruit-led drink with its own role at the table. The name Hakutsuru means white crane, linked to a house whose history goes back to 1743.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we like to introduce this bottle to customers looking for something Japanese beyond sake. Serve it chilled for freshness, at room temperature for a rounder feel, or alongside creamy desserts, spicy dishes or bold, (…)
