Choya French Oak 2016 Premium Umeshu

Choya · Osaka / Wakayama
Alcohol Umeshu Alcohol Growing export

A barrel-aged premium umeshu matured in French oak, imparting vanilla and toasted notes for a depth atypical of plum liqueur. Part of Choya's premiumization strategy (alongside The Choya Golden Ume Fruit), it targets the craft-spirits and premium-gifting segment in Germany, the UK and beyond.

The supplierChoya Umeshu Co., Ltd. (Osaka), founded 1914; world's largest umeshu producer. This is a premium vintage/oak-aged expression for connoisseur and gifting tiers, distributed via Choya's global arms (notably strong Germany/EU presence). Highly B2B/English-ready.
Why it sells abroadOak-aged vintage umeshu positioned as a fine after-dinner/gifting spirit; elevates the category for premium on-trade and connoisseurs; strong EU (Germany) following

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CertificationsHACCP: not publicly verified. FSSC 22000: not publicly verified. IMPORTANT: Choya's HALAL certification (Islamic Center of Japan) applies ONLY to its NON-ALCOHOLIC products (e.g., 'Yowanai Umeshu' / Ume Soda) — it does NOT apply to this alcoholic oak-aged umeshu. Do not market this product as halal. No organic/kosher certification found.
Pack formats500ml/700ml bottles, often premium gift-boxed; cartons 6-12s. Confirmed via retail listings.
Shelf life~24+ months best-by (oak-aged liqueur; designed to keep). No legal expiry.
StorageCool, dark, upright; refrigerate after opening for best quality.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 case via importer (allocated premium SKU); FCL direct for distributor accounts
Lead timeTypical: 2–4 weeks ex-works + 4–6 weeks ocean
CapacityLimited premium/vintage batch versus core Choya line; allocated supply
Container loadTypical: ~1,000 cases (700ml ×12) per 20ft (rarely full container alone)
PricingEstimate: super-premium liqueur; FOB ~USD 25–45/500ml wholesale equivalent
OEM / private labelBrand only — premium vintage expression; no private label found.
Wholesale & MOQChoya premium portfolio via importers; case MOQ, allocated premium lots.
Key exporters & distributorsChoya Umeshu USA, EU specialty importers, Japan Centre (UK)
Export regulationLiqueur import: US TTB/COLA + state tier; EU excise + labeling; vintage/barrel-aging claims documented.
Market demandNiche premium/gifting demand in Germany, UK, France, US and HK/SG/Taiwan upscale retail and fine dining
How to source itChoya Europe (esp. Germany) / Choya USA; export division; specialty importers. FOODEX Japan / ProWein.
Verified sourceshttps://www.choya.co.jp/en/; https://halalmedia.jp/archives/18010/yowanai-umeshu-bin-non-alcoholic-umeshu-choya-umeshu-co-ltd-acquired-halal-certification/
MakerChoya Umeshu Co., Ltd.
OriginOsaka / Wakayama
CategoryAlcohol / Umeshu
Available inGermany, United Kingdom, France +4 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2208.70
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