• Prefecture: Kagoshima

• Style: Umeshu (Japanese plum liqueur), additive-free

• Food pairings: Char siew, roast duck, cheese platters, fruit desserts

• Taste: Pure plum, light, clean, gently sweet

• Alc.: 15.8%

Mutenka means 'no additives', and this golden-yellow umeshu is made with natural ingredients only, letting the pure flavour of the plum speak for itself. It is light in body, with a clean, natural character rather than heavy, syrupy sweetness, which makes it easy to enjoy before or after a meal. Serve it chilled, on the rocks, or topped up with soda for a refreshing long drink; it also pairs nicely with roast meats and cheese.