The Choya Single Year Japanese Fruit Liqueur 70 cl 15,5%

From the Wakayama region of Japan comes this fresh umeshu, where sun-ripened Japanese plums are left to steep for a full year.

Expert description

The Choya Single Year is a Japanese Fruit liqueur based on Japanese ume plums, bottled at 15.5%.

The liqueur comes from Choya Umeshu Co., Ltd., which has been the pioneer of commercial umeshu production in Japan since 1959. Choya mainly uses Nanko-ume, a premium plum variety from the Kishu region in Wakayama prefecture, which is macerated in alcohol and sugar. The Single Year edition refers to the plums having steeped for exactly one year, giving a fresh, direct plum character compared to the house's longer-aged expressions.

Taste

The nose is fresh with tangy plums and a light almond-like undertone from the stones. On the palate, The Choya Single Year is sweet and tangy with a clear plum character, while the finish is clean and refreshing.

Specifications

Name: The Choya Single Year
Producer: Choya Umeshu Co., Ltd.
Region/Country: Wakayama, Japan
Type: Fruit liqueur (umeshu)
Main ingredients: Japanese ume plums (Nanko variety), sugar, alcohol
ABV: 15.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4905846117652
Serving suggestion: Enjoy over ice, mixed with soda water, or as the base of an Umeshu Sour

Flavour profile

Plum-tangy · Fresh · Sweet · Almond-like

Did you know?

Choya was the first company in Japan to produce umeshu on a commercial scale, and today works with local plum growers in Wakayama on its own orchards.

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Frequently asked questions about The Choya Single Year

What is umeshu?

A Japanese fruit liqueur made by macerating ume plums in alcohol and sugar.

What does "Single Year" mean in the name?

That the plums have steeped in the liqueur for exactly one year, giving a fresh, direct plum character.

How is The Choya Single Year best served?

Over ice, mixed with soda water, or as the base of an Umeshu Sour.

How strong is The Choya Single Year?

It's bottled at 15.5%.

Who produces The Choya Single Year?

Choya Umeshu Co., Ltd., the pioneer of commercial umeshu production in Japan since 1959.

Is The Choya Single Year a good gift?

Yes, especially for anyone wanting to explore Japanese flavours beyond sake and whisky. See our full range of Choya for more umeshu varieties.