Hirooka Farm Agricultural Yoi Umeko (360 ml)

Hirooka Farm Agricultural produces this umeshu in Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture—Japan's premier plum-growing region, where limestone-rich soil and coastal humidity create ideal conditions for ume cultivation. The producer sources fruit from its own orchards, steeping whole plums in a base spirit to extract stone fruit aromatics and subtle tannin structure over months of maceration. The 360 ml format suggests artisanal batch production rather than industrial scale. Umeshu by definition balances the tartness of underripe ume with residual sugar and alcohol (typically 12–14% ABV), creating a liqueur that bridges aperitif and digestif roles. Tanabe's ume are prized for their balance of acidity and fragrance; this expression captures that regional signature without added flavoring.