Umeshu Au Thé Vert (70cl, 13%)

A Japanese umeshu liqueur that combines ume fruit with a natural infusion of green tea. The fruit steeps for three to four months in a mixture of sake and spirits, after which selected Japanese green tea is infused, bringing green tea aromas and hints of roasted hojicha. The liqueur balances fruit sweetness with fine tea bitterness, with apricot and honey among its aromas. It is offered at 13% in a 0.7 litre bottle and suits chilled serving or serving over ice. The nose combines green tea and ripe ume fruit, with lime zest and a hint of vanilla. The palate is silky and creamy-sweet, with juicy ume fruit, delicate green tea bitterness and light acidity. The long finish shows nutty almond notes and sweet vanilla, with a slightly dry, herbal note.