Eigashima Shuzo
Eigashima Shuzo
AboutEigashima Shuzo
Eigashima Shuzo’s sake-brewing roots reach back to the early Edo period in the coastal city of Akashi. Local brewers formed the company in 1888, and a dedicated sake-bottling plant followed in 1899. Distilling began in 1919; the present whisky distillery was completed in 1984 beside the older brewing buildings.
Seven traditional storehouses remain at the Akashi complex. Today, sake and plum liqueurs sit alongside a seasonal whisky-making programme.
Shin Red Wine Umeshu
Japanese Liqueur
Ripe plum and dark berry aromas lead into a fuller red-fruit character, with a subtle vinous depth beneath the fruit. The palate is rounded and generous, balancing gentle sweetness with bright plum acidity and a light tannic grip from the red-wine component. Its texture remains smooth and easy to drink, while the finish is fragrant, softly tart and persistent. Serve chilled, over ice or topped with soda alongside charcuterie, roasted nuts or dark chocolate.
Eigashima Shuzo Shiratama Brandy Umeshu
Japanese Liqueur
Ripe ume fruit brings a clear sweet-and-sour balance, with brandy adding weight, warmth and a pronounced aromatic lift. The fruit remains fresh and direct on the palate, while the spirit base gives the liqueur a richer, smoother texture than a lighter umeshu. It finishes fruity and composed, with sweetness held in check by plum acidity. Serve lightly chilled or over ice, allowing the plum and brandy character to remain distinct.
Shin White Oak Aged Whisky Umeshu 720 mL
Japanese Liqueur
Ripe Japanese plum leads a rich but balanced profile, with bright citrus and vanilla bringing lift to the measured sweetness. The fruit is brewed with shochu, matured in white-oak casks and finished with Akashi whisky, giving the palate a rounded texture and a clear thread of oak. Plum remains at the centre while gentle whisky character adds depth rather than weight. The finish is lingering and softly woody, with citrus, vanilla and a final echo of malt.