Topic: shochu

What You Need to Know About the Japanese Drink Alcoholic Experience If you think the Japanese drinking scene is defined by tiny cups of…

The Truth About Your Umeshu Order Most people treat Japanese plum alcohol, known as umeshu, as a simple dessert wine to be sipped once…

Forget the rare whisky hunt. From the perfect izakaya Lemon Sour to the nuances of chilled Junmai Daiginjo, here is how you should actually…

Defining What Is Japanese Alcohol Called If you ask a bartender or a casual drinker what is japanese alcohol called, the answer you receive…

Umeshu is a traditional Japanese fruit liqueur, often mistakenly called “plum wine.” It is made by steeping unripe ume (Japanese plums) in neutral spirit…