Layers of wood
Whisky adds oak character, giving bright plum acidity a more defined mid-palate and finish.
Japanese Whisky Umeshu
Japanese Whisky Umeshu
MeiZui blends fermented yellow plum wine with Japanese whisky, adding oak, grain and a longer finish to the fruit aromas and sweetness.
Fermented Yellow-Plum Base
Japanese Whisky
Two Expressions: 21% / 25%
Overview
Japanese Whisky Gives Plum Aromas Their Structure
Japanese whisky extends the sweet-tart plum character with wood, grain and a fuller finish while allowing the fruit aromas to shine.
Whisky is central to MeiZui's blending: the 21% stays fresh and approachable, while the fuller 25% is suited to slow sipping and gifting.
Flavor Profile
Japanese Whisky
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Plum Wine Neat
Plum Wine on the Rocks
Plum Wine Highball
Grain and Body
Japanese whisky adds grain aromas and body, balancing the sweetness of plum wine.
Versatile Food Pairing
Pair with grilled, glazed or rich dishes, sip slowly over ice, or enjoy in a highball.
Taste Guide
Choosing between whisky, plum wine and whisky umeshu
MeiZui combines the bright acidity of fermented yellow plums with Japanese whisky's wood and grain notes. Ripe plum brings lively sweetness and acidity up front, followed by whisky body and oak aromas, with a clean, lingering wood finish.
MeiZui 21% is refreshing chilled, over ice or in a highball, and pairs easily with food. MeiZui 25% has a fuller body for slow sipping over a large ice cube, dinner gatherings and business gifts. Choose by aroma intensity, sweetness, body and your food pairing.
Products
Japanese Whisky Umeshu: Recommended Expressions
Original Blend
MeiZui 21%
700ml | ABV 21%
List price NT$ 1,500
Suggested price NT$ 1,380
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Yellow plum fruit
Gentle wood
Bright acidity
Clean finish
Intense Blend
MeiZui 25%
700ml | ABV 25%
List price NT$ 1,800
Suggested price NT$ 1,700
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Rich plum aromas
Layers of wood
Grain aromas
Lingering mellow sweetness
Taiwan
Taiwan Whisky Umeshu
Naturally fermented Taiwanese yellow plums establish MeiZui's local fruit character and bright acidity.
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Japanese Whisky Umeshu
Japanese whisky adds wood, grain aromas and a longer finish.
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Choosing and Enjoying Plum Wine
Compare neat pours, drinks on the rocks and highballs, and explore the differences between 21% and 25%.
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Japanese Whisky UmeshuFrequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between neat, on the rocks and a highball?
Neat pours preserve yellow plum acidity and whisky's wood notes. Ice softens the palate and slows the finish. A highball lifts fresh fruit aromas and works well as an aperitif or with richer dishes.
What is whisky umeshu?
Whisky umeshu combines plum wine's fruit aromas and acidity with whisky's wood, grain and body. MeiZui blends naturally fermented Taiwanese yellow plum wine with Japanese whisky for more layers than a typical sweet plum wine.
How does Japanese whisky umeshu differ from ordinary plum wine?
Japanese whisky contributes oak, grain and a delicate finish. Its structure gives plum aromas clarity and makes the blend suitable for neat pours, drinks over ice and food pairing.
What food pairs with MeiZui?
Try sashimi, flame-grilled fish and meat, glazed dishes and rich foods. Yellow plum acidity lifts savory flavors and balances richness, while Japanese whisky adds wood and a smoky finish.