Very carefully polished rice fermented at low temperatures gives this traditional sake rich rice-centric aromas. Located in Osaka, the company first started as a wine-grape grower in 1914. Later in 1959 CHOYA began production of Umeshu, a traditional Japanese ume fruit liqueur. Today CHOYA is the No.1 Umeshu making company in the world. Choya produces and promotes the finest Umeshu made from natural ingredients.