CHOYA is awarded three Double Gold Medals
at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
CHOYA is awarded three Double Gold Medals
at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
CHOYA UMESHU CO., LTD. (HQ: Osaka, Habikino City, CEO: Shigehiro Kondo, hereinafter CHOYA) is pleased to announce that “The CHOYA Extra Years”, “The CHOYA FROM THE BARREL 2014”, and “The CHOYA AGED 3 YEARS EXTRA FRUIT” were awarded Double Gold Awards at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC).
About The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC)
Started in 2000, SFWSC is one of the most influential liquor fairs in the world. The 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition was held for the 24rd time this year with more than 5,000 entries from all corners of the world.
There are four award ranks: “Double Gold”, “Gold”, “Silver” and “Bronze”. The judging method is determined by a rigorous blind tasting held by 84 experienced experts. While the Gold medal is awarded to exceptional products that receive very high evaluations, The Double Gold is given only to those that receive a perfect score from all the judges.
Official SFWSC website: https://www.sfspiritscomp.com/
SFWSC 2024 results:https://thetastingalliance.com/results/2024-san-francisco-world-spirits-competition-results/
■About the award-winning products
- The CHOYA Extra Years
Double Gold Award
Product info: https://www.choya.co.jp/en/products/the_choya/the-choya-extra-years/
Released in August 2018
The CHOYA Extra Years is crafted exclusively from Japanese Nanko-ume fruit from Kishu. By carefully steeping the fruit for several years in cane spirit and sugar, we achieve a truly exquisite flavour profile.
The elegant aroma and a deep, luxurious taste create together a blissful moment. Delight in the harmonious balance of sweetness, acidity, and the exotic fragrance of the ume fruit, offering a truly distinctive and memorable sensory experience.
Available exclusively in overseas and duty-free shops.
- The CHOYA FROM THE BARREL 2014
Double Gold Award
Product info: https://www.choya.co.jp/en/products/the_choya/the-choya-from-the-barrel-2014/
Released in October 2021
This extraordinary liqueur has been meticulously crafted, ageing for three years in dedicated storage tanks before spending an additional two years maturing in roasted French oak barrels. The result is a rare and refined ume fruit liqueur, aged for a total of five years, with rich and complex flavours, a mellow taste and gentle acidity from the ume’s flesh, with notes of almond from the pit, followed by a smoky and luxurious bouquet from the French oak cask.
Available in limited quantities, primarily at duty-free shops.
- The CHOYA AGED 3 YEARS EXTRA FRUIT
Double Gold Award
Product info:
https://www.choya.co.jp/en/products/the_choya/the-choya-aged-3-years-extra-fruit/
Released in July 2019
Through still ageing in storage tanks for at least 3 years, this premium liqueur embodies a deeply matured sensation with lingering notes.
The CHOYA AGED 3 YEARS Extra Fruit is crafted by blending the rich Nanko-ume fruit liqueur with fully ripened Nanko-ume purée. Its smooth, matured flavour profile, combined with the fruity richness of the ume purée, and refreshing finish make it a distinctive choice.
Available exclusively in overseas and duty-free shops.
With a mission to deliver “The power of ume”, CHOYA seeks new possibilities that the ume can offer delivering the unique power of this fruit to the people all over the world, so they can lead healthy and enjoyable lives.
