Flavor Highlights
Yellow-plum acidity brings a refreshing first sip, while Japanese whisky adds oak, grain and delicate smoky notes for a fuller body and finish.
Whisky Umeshu
Whisky Umeshu
MeiZui blends naturally fermented yellow plums harvested at 80% ripeness in Xinyi Township, Taiwan, with Japanese whisky. Plum acidity and whisky's woody body unfold in one glass.
Fermented Yellow-Plum Base
Japanese Whisky
Two Expressions: 21% / 25%
Overview
The Craft of a Balanced Whisky Umeshu
A balanced whisky umeshu begins with a clean plum base. Whisky then adds wood, grain and length. MeiZui ferments yellow plums into base wine to develop flavor beyond the surface aromas of steeping.
Ripe yellow plum acidity opens first, followed by the whisky's woody structure in the mid-palate. The finish lends itself to neat pours, drinks over ice and highballs.
Flavor Profile
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How to Enjoy Plum Wine
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy 21% chilled, over ice or in a sparkling highball. The fuller 25% works well neat in a tulip glass, over a large ice cube or shared after dinner.
Occasions
Whisky umeshu combines approachability with mature spirit character, making it suitable for seasonal gifts, food pairing, gatherings and business gifting.
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
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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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.
Should I choose MeiZui 21% or 25%?
The lighter, smoother 21% is ideal chilled, over ice or in a highball. The fuller 25% has clearer wood and whisky structure, suited to slow sipping, gifting and rich or flame-grilled dishes.
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.