This is the Asahi Mitsuya Tokunou Apple Squash. It incorporated 20% apple juice, along with apple purée and syrup, and used microcarbonated acid to achieve an exceptionally rich apple squash taste.

The beverage was a translucent beige hue, emitted a fragrant aroma reminiscent of freshly harvested sweet apples and featured fine carbonation. Upon tasting, the rich sweetness of apple dominated the initial sip, with the combination of apple juice, syrup, and purée creating the authentic taste and fragrance of freshly squeezed apple juice in the body, while offering a remarkably smooth, melt-in-the-mouth refreshing sensation. As the sip progressed, the carbonation became more pronounced, and the initial sweetness subtly retreated, introducing a brief touch of fresh crispness that lingered briefly in the finish. The microcarbonated acid came through as tiny bubbles, providing a smoother mouthfeel that helped to spread the flavour of the beverage across the palate mid-sip compared to the palate-cleansing finish of regular carbonation.

The overall impression was of a luxurious beverage that expertly captured the deeply rich and delicious taste of fresh apples, making it a worthy candidate for repurchasing.

This Asahi Mitsuya Tokunou Apple Squash contained 500 mL. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2023.