CHOYA SHISO - 700ML

CHOYA Extra Shiso is a shiso-infused umeshu (Japanese plum liqueur) with a noticeably more herbal and drier profile than standard sweet umeshu.

Tasting notes

Appearance

• Soft pink to ruby red
• Clear and bright

Nose

• Sweet-sour ume plum
• Fresh shiso (perilla leaf)
• Herbal, leafy, slightly minty aromas
• Light floral tones
• Hints of red berries and citrus zest

Palate

• Medium sweetness with bright ume tartness
• Juicy plum and sour cherry character
• Earthy herbal complexity from red shiso
• Slight mint/perilla freshness
• Smooth, rounded texture with gentle richness

Finish

• Refreshing and lightly dry
• Lingering plum acidity
• Pleasant herbal bitterness
• Clean, aromatic aftertaste

Overall style

Compared with regular umeshu, Extra Shiso is:

• less sugary,
• more aromatic,
• more herbal and slightly savory,
• with a bittersweet finish somewhat reminiscent of amaro or herbal aperitifs.

The shiso does not completely dominate — most drinkers still perceive ume/plum as the main flavor, with shiso adding complexity and freshness.

Best ways to drink it

Common serves include:

• chilled neat,
• on the rocks,
• topped with soda,
• or mixed into highballs and Japanese-style cocktails.