{"product_id":"choya-golden-ume-fruit-liqueur","title":"Choya Golden Ume Fruit Liqueur","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoya Golden Ume is a traditional Japanese umeshu — a plum liqueur made by steeping ripened Nanko-ume fruit in alcohol and sugar for at least 12 months, producing a richly aromatic, sweet-and-tangy liqueur with whole ume fruit visible in the bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eUmeshu has been part of Japanese daily life for centuries, traditionally enjoyed as a reviving tonic made by steeping ume in spirit. Choya has specialized in umeshu for over half a century, working with expert ume growers in Japan to source the prized Nanko-ume variety. The long maceration draws out the fruit's signature balance of sweetness and bright acidity, with the golden bottle showing whole fruit suspended inside — a hallmark of quality umeshu.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe plum with floral and honeyed notes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and tangy — juicy ume fruit with bright acidity and a smooth, syrupy body.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, fruity, and lightly tart.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choya, Japan\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umeshu (Japanese plum liqueur)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nanko-ume\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaceration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 12 months\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/liqueur\"\u003eliqueurs\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eWhat is umeshu?\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eUmeshu is a traditional Japanese liqueur made by steeping ume fruit (a Japanese plum-apricot) in spirit and sugar. The result is sweet, tangy, and aromatic — enjoyed in Japan for centuries, often as a reviving tonic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eHow do you drink Choya Golden Ume?\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoy it chilled and neat, on the rocks, or with soda or tonic for a lighter highball. It also works beautifully over ice with a splash of sparkling water, or as a sweet-tart cocktail ingredient. Many people eat the preserved ume fruit from the bottle as well.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eWhat is Nanko-ume?\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eNanko-ume is one of the most prized varieties of Japanese ume, known for its thick flesh and fine balance of sweetness and acidity — which is why Choya uses it for this liqueur.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is umeshu?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Umeshu is a traditional Japanese liqueur made by steeping ume fruit (a Japanese plum-apricot) in spirit and sugar. The result is sweet, tangy, and aromatic — enjoyed in Japan for centuries, often as a reviving tonic.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do you drink Choya Golden Ume?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Chilled and neat, on the rocks, or with soda or tonic for a lighter highball. It also works over ice with sparkling water or as a sweet-tart cocktail ingredient. Many people eat the preserved ume fruit from the bottle too.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Nanko-ume?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Nanko-ume is one of the most prized varieties of Japanese ume, known for thick flesh and a fine balance of sweetness and acidity — which is why Choya uses it for this liqueur.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"CHOYA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903971430471,"sku":"Y 421742","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/choya-golden-ume-liqueur.jpg?v=1782414477","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/choya-golden-ume-fruit-liqueur","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}