Whisky umeshu (NT$598)!
Thursday Taiwan — whisky umeshu NT$598. Japanese plum wine whisky.
Thursday Taiwan trip drinks — whisky umeshu at NT$598 (~SGD$27). Japanese plum wine whisky.
The whisky umeshu (ウィスキー梅酒):
- Modern Japanese liqueur innovation
- Umeshu (plum wine) base with whisky addition
- Sometimes whisky-aged ume plums
- Different from standard umeshu (shochu/brandy base)
- The proper “Japanese craft drinks innovation”
The umeshu tradition:
- Traditional Japanese plum liqueur
- Made from ume plums + sugar + spirit
- Sweet-tart plum character
- Multiple maturation periods (1-10+ years)
- The proper Japanese liqueur classic
The whisky variant:
- Replaces traditional shochu base with whisky
- Adds whisky character to umeshu
- Premium craft drinks category
- The proper “Japanese craft drink innovation”
At NT$598 (~SGD$27), proper Taiwan premium drink pricing. Similar Singapore pricing typically SGD$40-60.
Overall: 4.7 / 5. 😋👍🏼 Solid whisky umeshu. Would re-order.
