Umenoyado Aragoshi Umeshu

Umenoyado · Nara
Alcohol Umeshu Alcohol Growing export

A thick, pulp-rich 'aragoshi' (coarsely strained) plum liqueur from a respected Nara sake/liqueur house, intensely fruity and a favorite of premium umeshu drinkers. Widely listed by specialty importers and a go-to artisan alternative to mass umeshu overseas.

The supplierUmenoyado Brewery Co., Ltd. (Katsuragi, Nara), founded 1893; treats liqueurs as its flagship line (unusual for a sake brewer). Won Nara's Overseas Expansion Leading Company award (2018). Strong US/EU specialty distribution; good English/B2B readiness.
Why it sells abroad'Aragoshi' (coarse-crushed) style — ~21% pulpy ume content for intense real-fruit texture; category benchmark for craft umeshu; cocktail and on-the-rocks appeal

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CertificationsHACCP: not publicly verified. FSSC 22000: not publicly verified. No halal/organic/kosher certification found for Umenoyado. (Profiled on IWSC; exports widely, but no published certificate located.)
Pack formats720ml and 300ml (also 1.8L); cartons 12s/24s/6s. Confirmed via importer (Skurnik) and retail listings.
Shelf life~12-18 months best-by (pulpy fruit liqueur); refrigerate after opening.
StorageCool, dark, upright; refrigerate after opening (contains fruit pulp/sediment).
Minimum orderTypical: 1 case via importer (Skurnik in US); mixed pallet/FCL for distributor accounts
Lead timeTypical: 2–4 weeks ex-works + 4–6 weeks ocean
CapacityMid-scale craft brewery with liqueurs as core focus; reliable specialty supply
Container loadTypical: ~1,000 cases (720ml ×12) per 20ft
PricingEstimate: premium craft liqueur; FOB ~USD 12–18/720ml wholesale equivalent
OEM / private labelBrand only — craft liqueur specialist; collaborations exist but no confirmed open private-label program.
Wholesale & MOQSpecialty importers + Japanese-food distributors; case MOQ.
Key exporters & distributorsJFC International, Mutual Trading, specialty sake/liqueur importers
Export regulationLiqueur import: US TTB/COLA + state tier; EU excise + labeling; high fruit-pulp content noted.
Market demandGrowing craft-umeshu demand in US/UK/HK/SG/Taiwan/FR specialty retail, cocktail bars and Japanese dining
How to source itUS importer Skurnik Wines & Spirits (confirmed producer page); Umenoyado export division; specialty importers. FOODEX Japan.
Verified sourceshttps://www.skurnik.com/producer/umenoyado-shuzo/; https://www.umenoyado.com/en/; https://iwsc.net/company/profile/19963/umenoyado-brewery-coltd
MakerUmenoyado Brewery
OriginNara
CategoryAlcohol / Umeshu
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong +3 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2206.00
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