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.