Who enjoys plum wine / umeshu ?

[L337Llama]

I do! I tried it last semester when studying abroad, and really, really wish I brought several bottles back with me. Sadly, I did not.

Anybody else try it/enjoy it/got sources to get it from?

 

[KeithTalent]

It's not bad, but not something I would drink on a regular basis. It's readily available here from what I have seen.

KT

 

[ISAslot]

way too sweet for me

 

[yuchai]

Too sweet. I've seen them for sale in Japanese supermarkets and large liquor stores.

 

[Kirby]

Add a dash of water and it takes some the overpowering sweetness away. They have Takara (?) in most grocery stores around here.

 

[runzwithsizorz]

As long as it's made with real fruit, and not just flavored grape, it can be very good, and it's not all that sweet. Try heating with a cinnamon stick sometime. Cream Ridge Winery in NJ. has the best REAL fruit wines I have ever tasted. I believe the may even ship, alas, they can't ship to me, the state of VA. will not allow any imports
http://www.creamridgewinery.com/home.html

 

[keird]

Try plumb brandy

Rakia

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

If you enjoy plum wine, you might try branching out to Muscat or Port.

 

[AreaCode707]

Good mixed with orange juice over ice.