| Brand | Yamana |
| Region | Hyogo, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Fruit |
| ABV | 8% / Rice Polishing: 70% |
Product details
Yamana Umeshu Okutamba Harvest Nectar is a distinctive Japanese plum expression created by Yamana Sake Brewery in the Tamba region, combining Okutamba Junmai Nihon-shu, Japanese sugar beet, and carefully selected ume plum juice from Wakayama Prefecture, a region with a long tradition of plum cultivation. Inspired by the refined traditions of the Tamba Toji, the expression brings together the richness of ripe Japanese plums with a carefully balanced sweetness. Wakayama ume provides the foundation for its vibrant fruit character, while the combination of regional ingredients creates a naturally concentrated and distinctive profile that reflects Yamana’s connection to Japanese craftsmanship and local agricultural traditions.
The palate centers on the lively acidity of ume plums, balanced by a rich, honey-like sweetness that coats the palate. Notes of persimmon, dried fruit, fig, and nuts add further layers of complexity, creating a deep and expressive finish. Its combination of concentrated fruit character, bright acidity, and generous sweetness makes it particularly well suited to crème fraîche with fruit, Parmesan, aged soft cheeses, prosciutto, savory crepes, and dark chocolate desserts.
