Born in Oyama
Oyama, Hita City, Oita Prefecture — one of Kyushu's most renowned plum-growing regions —
Umeshu Brewery Oyama is dedicated to crafting exceptional umeshu that makes the best of nature's bounty.
From Harvest to Tank, All in One Day
Together with local farmers in Oyama, we carefully cultivate our plums with patience and devotion, then hand-pick each one at the harvesting season.
After harvesting, every plum is inspected by human eyes, and only those free from blemishes are carefully selected. The chosen fruit is then placed into tanks for umeshu on the very same day.
Harvesting, selection, and preparation — every step is carried out by hand, in the same place, within the same day.
This meticulous handcraft, preserving the freshness and delicate aroma of the plums just as they are, is the uncompromising dedication that makes our umeshu brewery truly unique.
3年熟成 南高梅のこだわり梅酒
3-Year-Aged Nanko Umeshu
Crafted from carefully selected Nanko plums (南高梅) grown under the generous sunshine of Oyama, this umeshu is patiently steeped for one year before the fruit is removed, then further matured for two more years.
Wonderfully fruity yet remarkably clean on the finish, it offers a beautifully balanced harmony of sweetness, acidity, and delicate plum aroma. Its mellow texture and graceful character make every sip as enjoyable as the last.
With its soft amber hue and gentle sweetness, it is an ideal aperitif, pairing beautifully with Japanese cuisine.
Equally delightful served over ice or with soda, its smooth, approachable character also makes it a pleasure to enjoy neat.
■ Alc. 14%
■ 1.8L / 720ml / 90ml
■ Japan Umeshu Competition in 2021: Brond Prize
■ Selected by ANA International Lines / First Class / Business Class
3年熟成ゆめひびき
3-Year-Aged "Yumehibiki"
Crafted with locally grown Oshukubai plums (鶯宿梅), a variety rich in plum essence and exceptionally suited to umeshu making, this uncompromising expression is matured for three years.
The deeply extracted plum essence draws out the fruit’s full fragrance and a rich, concentrated depth of flavor, lending this authentic umeshu a quiet sense of refinement.
Best enjoyed first tasting it neat, allowing the fullness of the plum to unfold across the palate, before enjoying it over ice or with soda. For a more unexpected expression, it may also be paired with beer, where its gentle sweetness and the beer’s subtle bitterness come together in a beautifully intriguing harmony.
■ Alc. 20%
■ 1.8L / 720ml / 90ml
■ Japan Umeshu Competition in 2021: Silver Prize
樽仕込高級梅酒「ゆめひびき」
5-Year-Aged Barrel "Yumehibiki"
3-Year-Aged “Yumehibiki”, made from “Oshukubai” plums highly regarded for umeshu making and locally grown in Oyama, Oita Prefecture. It is then transferred to white oak casks once used to mature Nikka Whisky, where it rests for a further two years.
From the cask comes a refined fragrance of whisky and oak, beautifully woven into the deep, mellow character of aged umeshu.
Its distinguished character has earned a place aboard "Seven Stars in Kyushu", Japan’s most prestigious luxury train.
A masterpiece worthy of the name: “Umeshu beyond Umeshu.”
■ Alc. 20%
■ 500ml / 200ml
■ Japan Umeshu Competition in 2015: Gold Prize
梅花爛漫プレミアム
Baika Ranman Premium
An exquisite blend of “3-Year-Aged Yumehibiki”, crafted from carefully selected Oshukubai plums (鶯宿梅), and “5-Year-Aged Barrel Yumehibiki”, matured in oak casks once used for Nikka Whisky.
The blend retains the refined whisky aromas and profound character imparted by the oak, while allowing the true qualities of the aged umeshu to shine with even greater clarity. It is a masterful union of the finest attributes of both.
Once poured, an exquisite fragrance rises from the glass, followed by a rich and generous sweetness.
The many facets of the plum are beautifully preserved, woven into a palate of graceful depth and elegance. A finely poised acidity then carries the flavors into a long, beautiful finish—an experience that captivates from the first sip.
The culmination of our craft, made possible only by a brewery devoted exclusively to umeshu and the blessings of Oyama.
■ Alc. 20%
■ 500ml
■ Japan Umeshu Competition in 2023: Hall of Fame
(Gold Prize in 2016, 2021, 2023)