Kinsen Plum Wine 1.5L

Kinsen Plum Wine 1.5L is the large-format 1.5-liter bottle of Kinsen Plum Wine, a sweet Japanese-style plum wine, or umeshu, produced in the United States. Twice the size of the standard bottle, it is the format restaurants pour by the glass and the practical choice for parties, sushi nights and anyone who goes through plum wine regularly.

Quick Facts: Origin: USA (Japanese style) | Style: Plum Wine (Umeshu), Sweet | Size: 1.5L magnum | Producer: Kinsen

Production & Heritage

Umeshu has been made in Japanese homes for centuries by steeping green ume plums with sugar in shochu or sake and letting the fruit's apricot-like flavor and gentle almond bitterness infuse over months. Kinsen Plum Wine brings that tradition to the American table in a grape-wine base infused with plum and sweetened to the classic umeshu level, produced domestically at a moderate, wine-like strength. It has become one of the most widely poured plum wines in the United States, a fixture at sushi bars and Japanese steakhouses, where the 1.5L bottle is the standard format behind the bar. For home use, the magnum offers the same wine as the 750ml at a lower cost per glass and keeps well in the refrigerator after opening thanks to its sugar content, so it can be enjoyed over several weeks of chilled pours and cocktails.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe apricot, plum preserves and honey, with a touch of marzipan and a floral note.

Taste: Sweet and smooth, with concentrated stone fruit, honey and enough tartness to keep it refreshing. A subtle almond bitterness from the ume pit rounds out the palate.

Finish: Medium length, sweet and fruity, with lingering apricot and a light almond note.

How to Drink Kinsen Plum Wine 1.5L

Keep the bottle in the refrigerator and serve Kinsen Plum Wine 1.5L chilled or over ice in small glasses. For a crowd, build a pitcher of Umeshu Soda with plum wine, soda water and lemon wheels, or stretch it into a Plum Sangria with white wine, sliced peaches and ginger ale. For a single serve, a Plum Wine Spritz topped with sparkling wine is quick and elegant. It is also a sweet, easy dessert pour after a sushi or hibachi dinner.

Best For

• Parties, sushi nights and large gatherings
• Restaurants and home bars that pour plum wine by the glass
• Batch cocktails, pitchers and sangria
• Regular plum wine drinkers who want a better price per glass

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kinsen Plum Wine 1.5L taste like? It is the same wine as the standard Kinsen Plum Wine: sweet and smooth, with apricot, plum jam, honey and a hint of almond, balanced by gentle tartness.

How does Kinsen Plum Wine 1.5L compare to the 750ml bottle? The wine is identical; the 1.5L simply holds twice as much and usually costs less per ounce. Choose the magnum for parties or frequent use and the 750ml for occasional pours or gifting.

Is Kinsen Plum Wine 1.5L good for cocktails? Yes. The large format is ideal for pitchers and punches, and the wine mixes easily with soda, sparkling wine, gin or vodka.

Where is Kinsen Plum Wine 1.5L made? Kinsen Plum Wine is produced in the United States in the Japanese umeshu style.

What foods pair well with Kinsen Plum Wine 1.5L? Sushi, tempura, teriyaki, hibachi dinners, spicy Asian dishes, blue cheese and almond or fruit desserts all pair well with its sweet stone-fruit profile.

How long does Kinsen Plum Wine 1.5L keep after opening? Refrigerated and recapped, it stays fresh for several weeks because of its sugar content, which makes the large bottle practical even for one or two drinkers.

Is Kinsen Plum Wine 1.5L worth the price? It is the most economical way to buy one of the most popular plum wines in the country, and the per-glass cost is well below a restaurant pour.

Why Kinsen Plum Wine 1.5L?

Kinsen Plum Wine 1.5L is the smart buy for anyone who serves plum wine more than once in a while. It is the same honeyed, apricot-scented umeshu that Japanese restaurants across America pour, in the bottle those restaurants actually use, at a better price per glass. It keeps for weeks in the refrigerator, it builds an easy pitcher of soda spritzers for a crowd, and it ends a sushi dinner on a sweet note. For parties, home bars and dedicated plum wine fans, the magnum is simply the more sensible format.