Oyama Yumehibiki 5 Year Old Nikka Whisky Cask Umeshu (50cl, 20%)

An umeshu made with locally grown Oushukubai plums from Oyama, Oita, said to be well suited to ume brewing. It is aged for three years, then matured for a further two years in white oak barrels previously used for Single Malt Nikka whisky. It comes with a handmade wooden gift box and is wrapped in a furoshiki. The nose carries honeydew, stone fruits, almonds, apricots, brioche and malt, with oak. The palate is rich with plum sweetness, almonds, apricots and dried fruits, with notes of Yamazaki malt. Vanilla and woody notes from the ex-whisky barrels lead into a slightly bitter finish.