author: Yamazaki plum wine , which was once ripe in whiskey , will have a hint of whiskey aroma. plum wine "co-branded" whiskey barrels, perhaps this can harvest the hearts of many people. In addition, the reputation bonus of Suntory , it is reasonable that Yamazaki plum wine becomes a hot item.
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Is there no other plum wine worth drinking besides Yamazaki plum wine? Surely not. However, before recommending plum wine, let’s review the basic knowledge of plum wine. I always think that it is very important to understand the basic knowledge of wine in , so that you can have your own thinking and judgment to buy wine, rather than buying whatever people buy...
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The production methods of plum wine can be roughly divided into three types: brewing method, distillation method and mixing method. The brewing method is the most basic method. Add sugar and yeast to ferment through time to produce the aroma of wine. The is made of plum wine with low alcohol content, so there is a saying that "the degree of plum wine is not high."
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As for the distillation method and the mixing method, the distillation method is the same as the method of making high-alcohol alcohol content such as brandy and whiskey. The fermented raw wine is extracted through one or more distillation processes. The mixing method is to use the brewed wine (or distilled wine) as the base of the wine, add fruits, spices and other materials to make plum wine of different flavors.
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BTW, I personally think it is closer to the mixed method, but it is not the ordinary mixed method. Yamazaki plum wine is to pour the plum wine into whiskey and oak barrels for maturation. At the same time, it adds brandy and other spirits to reduce the sweetness of the plum wine and make the aroma more fragrant. balances the aroma of the spirit wine and the sweet aroma of the plum wine . In other words, Yamazaki plum wine is an adult-style plum wine.
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is the top 1 Yamazaki Mei wine with sales volume. You can buy it and try it if you haven’t drunk it. Let’s take a look at what other plum wine is worth buying!
Butterfly Plum Wine, I think it should be the most common plum wine, especially the 750ml "Qiaoya Plum Wine", which is equivalent to the beer Budweiser . It is a plum wine that is usually found in supermarkets, which is cheap and big bowls. Today, the recommended one is "Native Mature Plum Wine", the most classic Mature Plum Wine of butterfly arrow. Only the most basic raw materials are selected: Qingmei , sugar and wine brewing, Jizhou's South GM and brandy are combined, and it is ripe and brewed after about a year of ripe and brewing. The taste is sweet and sour, and the plum fragrance is also sufficient. can choose to add ice or soda to enjoy .
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In addition, it is said that the Uji tea and plum wine produced by Butterfly is also quite good. I have never tried it below. Friends who have drunk it are welcome to talk about their feelings below.
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is also a plum wine brewed from Shangjizhou South GM, and it is also produced by Baihe. Baihe's plum wine belongs to the original wine. The original wine means that after the brewing is completed, no water is added to mix, so the sweetness and concentration are relatively high. , so add water to dilute before drinking it and then enjoy . In addition, Baihe Plum Wine also has the "three-year ripe" plum wine , known as "the luxury of plum wine" (although it is a luxury, its price is only 200+), and it is also a very worthy white hecta plum wine.
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, a well-known Japanese souvenir production area, Oita Prefecture, , has many celebrity products, such as "Suya Yabukie" of Bengamashita, or the Homma series of souvenir. In addition to shojiu, Yanma plum wine made from mai shojiu is also a very good choice.
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Yanma plum wine is made of raw wine made from Yanma mai shochu and locally produced in Oita Prefecture. After two years of maturity, it has the unique refreshing taste of Yingsu plum. has a solid overall flavor , and has a sweet and slightly sour taste . Ice, add water, add ice, heat water and mix cocktails are all perfect.
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Since we talk about classic plum wine, we can't help but recommend Mei Naisu. Mei Naisu's plum wine is brewed with Japanese sake as the base. Don't see sake and you think it's a very strong plum wine. Mei Naisu's plum wine tastes warmer and has moderate sweetness. What's special about is that when you drink , you can also eat the pulp of the plum inside . If you like sake, you can try this plum wine.
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is also a plum wine that focuses on adults. The strongest competitor of Suntory Yamazaki plum wine is the AKASHI "Sign Up" Whisky plum wine produced by Eijima Winemaking, which has a century-old history. Using the delicate taste of whiskey and plum wine, after a long period of maturity and fusion, it presents both the mellow and complex layers of whiskey, as well as the sourness and aroma of plum wine. If you really can't buy Yamazaki plum wine, you can definitely try Shin Whiskey plum wine . Similarly, Xinmei wine will also be available in brandy versions.
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