Choya Kokuto Umeshu
Product details
| Management number | 253705997 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$8.80 | Model Number | 253705997 | ||
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Luxuriously rich and mellow, Choya Kokuto Umeshu masterfully balances tart Kishu Nanko ume with the deep sweetness of 100% Okinawan kokuto (black sugar) and a whisper of dark rum. It captivates with its caramel, dried fruits, and gentle smoky warmth—perfect neat, with ice, or as a decadent dessert sipper
Origins & Craftsmanship
Crafted by Choya—the world’s largest producer of authentic umeshu—this expression is made from just four ingredients: Kishu Nanko ume, kokuto (100% brown sugar), cane spirit, and Jamaican dark rum. Each 720 ml bottle incorporates around 165 grams of ume fruit
Tasting Profile
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Aroma & Flavor: Rich notes of dark rum, caramel, dried apricot, and plum, with subtle smoky and honeyed layers. The ume’s fruitiness and kokuto’s molasses depth create a warm, indulgent bouquet.
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Palate & Finish: Silky and lush—it blends dried fruit sweetness with a touch of smoke and mineral nuance, culminating in a warming, dessert-like finish reminiscent of burnt caramel.
Serving & Pairings
Elegant served neat or on the rocks, Choya Kokuto Umeshu also inspires creative cocktail use or can be drizzled over vanilla ice cream for luxurious dessert indulgence.
Awards & Recognition
Honored with a Gold Award at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2021), this liqueur stands out as a flavored umeshu benchmark
Quick Overview
| Characteristic | Description |
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| Ume Variety | Kishu Nanko ume (Japan) |
| Sweetener & Spirit | 100% kokuto (black sugar), cane spirit, and dark rum (Jamaican) |
| ABV | 14% alcohol by volume |
| Flavor Profile | Caramel, dried apricot, plum, a hint of smoke/mineral, rich and smooth |
| Serving Style | Neat, chilled on the rocks, as dessert topper, or in cocktails |
| Awards | Gold Award, SFWSC 2021 |
| Producer | Choya Umeshu Co., Ltd—global umeshu leader (est. 1914) |