Won Mae Plum Liqueur

Name: Won Mae Plum Liqueur
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Won Mae Plum Liqueur is a Liqueur hailing from South Korea.

What is Won Mae Plum Liqueur?

Won Mae Plum Liqueur is a unique spirit that blends the rich, sweet flavors of Japanese ume plums with the robust character of Korean soju. Interestingly, the liqueur is crafted using a centuries-old Korean preservation technique called "maesil-cheong," where unripe plums are slowly macerated in sugar for months, resulting in a complex, layered flavor profile that's both tart and sweet.

Why do we love Won Mae Plum Liqueur?

Won Mae Plum Liqueur captivates cocktail drinkers with its unique blend of sweet and tart flavors, derived from carefully selected Japanese ume plums. Unlike traditional rums, this liqueur offers a distinctively fruity profile with subtle almond notes, making it a versatile ingredient that adds depth and complexity to a wide range of cocktails, from refreshing spritzes to sophisticated martini variations.

How do you drink Won Mae Plum Liqueur?

Won Mae Plum Liqueur shines when sipped neat or on the rocks, allowing its delicate plum flavors to take center stage, but it also adds a fruity twist to classic cocktails like sours or spritzes. This versatile spirit is perfect for warm summer evenings, pairing beautifully with light Asian cuisines or as a refreshing counterpoint to rich, savory dishes.

$17.99

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Won Mae Plum Liqueur

$17.99

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Won Mae Plum Liqueur

$17.99

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Nose: Fresh plum and apricot aromas mingle with hints of almond and vanilla. Subtle floral notes reminiscent of cherry blossom emerge alongside a touch of honey sweetness.

Palate: Ripe plum flavors dominate, balanced by tart apricot and a mild nuttiness. The sweetness is restrained, allowing the natural fruit flavors to shine. A gentle warmth from the alcohol is present but not overpowering.

Finish: Medium-length finish with lingering stone fruit flavors. A pleasant tannic dryness reminiscent of plum skin appears, accompanied by a subtle spiciness that leaves the palate refreshed and eager for another sip.

Won Mae Plum Liqueur is crafted by steeping fresh, ripe Korean plums in soju for several months, allowing the fruit's natural sweetness and complex flavors to infuse the spirit. What's particularly intriguing about this process is that the plums are harvested at peak ripeness and added to the liqueur whole, including their pits, which impart a subtle almond-like note to the final product.

Won Mae Plum Liqueur is made using an ancient Korean technique called "cheongju," where wild green plums are fermented with nuruk (a traditional Korean fermentation starter) for over 100 days, resulting in a complex flavor profile that's both tart and sweet.

The liqueur's unique amber color comes from aging in Korean pine barrels, which also imparts subtle notes of resin and woodiness that complement the plum flavors.

Won Mae's production process involves a "three-extraction method," where the plums are steeped in alcohol three separate times, each with progressively higher alcohol content, to extract maximum flavor and aroma compounds from the fruit.

Main Ingredient: Plums
Country of Origin: South Korea