Umenoyado Yuzushu

Umenoyado · Nara
Alcohol Yuzushu Alcohol Growing export

A premium yuzu liqueur from Nara's Umenoyado, vivid and citrus-forward, a favorite among specialty importers who already carry the brewery's acclaimed aragoshi umeshu. A natural artisan companion SKU to an umeshu listing and well-suited to cocktail/aperitif programs.

The supplierUmenoyado Brewery Co., Ltd. (Katsuragi, Nara), founded 1893; liqueurs are its flagship line. Aragoshi yuzushu is a category benchmark (~21% fresh yuzu juice). Nara export award (2018); US importer Skurnik. Good English/B2B readiness.
Why it sells abroad'Aragoshi' coarse-crush style with ~21% real yuzu juice and pulp — intense fresh-citrus texture; benchmark craft yuzushu for cocktails and on-the-rocks

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CertificationsHACCP: not publicly verified. FSSC 22000: not publicly verified. No halal/organic/kosher certification found for Umenoyado. (Yuzushu carried internationally via Skurnik and EU/UK retailers; 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 citrus liqueur); refrigerate after opening.
StorageCool, dark, upright; refrigerate after opening (contains citrus pulp).
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, co-shipped with umeshu range.
Key exporters & distributorsJFC International, Mutual Trading, specialty sake/liqueur importers
Export regulationLiqueur import: US TTB/COLA + state tier; EU excise + labeling; citrus/juice content declared.
Market demandStrong yuzu trend; growing US/UK/HK/SG/Taiwan/FR craft cocktail bar and specialty retail demand
How to source itUS importer Skurnik Wines & Spirits (confirmed); Umenoyado export division; specialty importers (UK: The Whisky Exchange lists Ume No Yado Yuzu). FOODEX Japan.
Verified sourceshttps://www.skurnik.com/producer/umenoyado-shuzo/; https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/31175/ume-no-yado-yuzu
MakerUmenoyado Brewery
OriginNara
CategoryAlcohol / Yuzushu
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong +3 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2208.70
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