CHOYA UMESHU

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Made with 100% ripe Nanko-ume fruit from Kishu.
We do not use artificial additives such as acidulants, flavourings or colourings. By adding micro powder of the real Ume seed and blending it with the same ingredients except alcohol, we achieve the taste like the authentic Umeshu. Finished with organic blue agave syrup for a refreshing and gentle sweetness.
This non-alcoholic Ume soda was created for those who don’t like alcohol or who do not wish to feel tipsy yet wouldn’t mind to enjoy the real thing. Enjoy in a variety of situations!

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CHOYA Utage is a true masterpiece among CHOYA range.
Together with Ume farmers we grow the highest quality Nanko-Ume fruit in optimal soil conditions in the renowned Kishu region. Later, through a process we call Still Ageing we steep the fruit, slowly and deliberately, for 5 years in specially designed storage tanks that protect against external influences such as light, temperature, and air. By aging for extra years, CHOYA Utage is able to obtain its rich flavors with elegant aroma and tartness that fills your mouth.

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We use 100% Nanko-ume fruit from Kishu.
An original taste carefully matured for 3 years under optimum storage conditions. Mellow flavour with a pleasant aftertaste of ageing notes and a mild tartness. To have a relaxing time, enjoy this premium Umeshu as an after-dinner drink.

Awarded Gold Medal at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) in 2016＆2017
Awarded the highest Platinum Award in the Umeshu category at London Sake Challenge (LSC)2018
Awarded Gold Award in Liqueur Category at the 15th edition of The Concours Mondial des Vins FEMINALISE 2021

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Aged for at least 3 years, the rich Nanko-ume liqueur is blended with the ripe Nanko-ume purée. The extra fruitiness with a luscious sweetness complement the long lingering aging notes of this authentic Japanese liqueur.

Awarded Best in Show Liqueur Award at The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2024
Awarded Best of Class Fruit Liqueur Award at The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2024
Awarded Doble Gold Award at The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2024
Awarded Gold Award at The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2022

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This Umeshu is aged for at least 1 year and later infused with French brandy. The fragrance of brandy instantly spreads throughout the mouth, with a strong Ume flavour that comes later, and a firm aftertaste.

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We mature this unique Umeshu for 3 years before aging in French oak casks for another 2 years. Rich and complex flavors, with notes of almond from the pit and flesh of the Ume fruit, and a smoky and luxurious bouquet from the cask.

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At least 2L-sized large and thick Nanko-ume fruit from Kishu are slowly steeped in cane spirit with sugar for about a year. With a very soft flesh, the macerated fruit are characterized by its rich aroma and delicious tart notes.

Awarded Gold Award at The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2021

Available in 650ml, 375ml, 160ml and 50ml.

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When creating the non-alcoholic version of our authentic Umeshu, we focused on the components such as the Ume pit. By making micro powder out of the real seed of the Nanko-Ume fruit and blending it with the same ingredients except alcohol, we achieve the taste like the authentic Umeshu. No artificial additives such as acidulants, flavourings or colourings are used.
Enjoy a mellow and gorgeous aroma with a rich and full-bodied taste.

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We use 100% Nanko-ume fruit from Kishu.
By balancing out the sweetness, we give way to the natural tart notes and a gorgeous aroma of the Ume. This is a new generation of Umeshu that pairs beautifully with different meals in general but also with subtle flavour dishes such as Japanese food.

Awarded Gold Award at The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2022

Available in 700ml and 200ml bottles.