Made with the undiluted sake of Shigemasa Classic Junmai, Shigemasa Akashiso Junmai Umeshu combines plums, sugar, and red shiso leaves from Ashiya Town. It is made without artificial flavorings or colorings, allowing the natural character of the ingredients to shine through.
It opens with a subtle sweetness, followed by the rich and distinctive flavor of red shiso that fills the palate. With its refreshing yet rich character and 6% alcohol content, it can be enjoyed straight, on the rocks, or mixed with soda.
The product received the Platinum Award in the Plum Wine Category at the 2026 Kura Master Liqueur Competition. In 2023, it was also awarded Best with Gelato alla Fragola (Strawberry Gelato) in the Food Pairing Category at the MILANO SAKE CHALLENGE.
Brewery: Takahashi Shoten Co., Ltd.
Region: Yame, Fukuoka, Japan
Volume: 720ml
Alcohol: 6%
About Shigemasa Brewery
Shigemasa Brewery is housed in a 300-year-old storehouse, combining traditional sake-making techniques with modern brewing methods.
The brewery selects sake rice from Fukuoka Prefecture, including Yamada Nishiki, Yume Ikko, Omachi, and Gin no Sato, with Gin no Sato cultivated in Yame.
Shigemasa uses groundwater from the Yabe River in its brewing process, carries out rice milling in-house, and continues to preserve the traditional method of koji making, combining craftsmanship with modern brewing techniques.