Akashi-Tai Honjozo Tokubetsu

Akashi-Tai (Akashi Sake Brewery) · Hyogo (Akashi)
Alcohol Sake Alcohol Established export

Akashi-Tai is a Hyogo brewery that has built one of the strongest sake presences in the UK and Europe, with a polished range spanning honjozo, ginjo, sparkling and yuzu/plum infusions. Its export-first strategy and modern English branding make it a go-to introductory sake for Western on-trade. The brewery offers a coherent full-range portfolio that simplifies sourcing. It is firmly export-established.

The supplierAkashi Sake Brewery in Akashi, Hyogo, founded 1856, is a mid-size brewery with an unusually export-led business model and a broad, internationally merchandised portfolio including infused liqueurs.
Why it sells abroadExport-first full-range portfolio; easiest single-source sake brand for Western retail

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsFood sanitation compliance; EU/UK import-compliant labeling (standard for an export-focused brewer). HACCP/FSSC 22000: not publicly verified. NOTE: generic retailer 'organic/biodynamic' boilerplate appears on some listings but references 'vineyard/winemaking' (a wine template) — it does NOT establish an organic certification for Akashi-Tai sake; treat organic as not verified. No halal/kosher certification found.
Pack formats300ml, 500ml, 720ml bottles; range packs. Confirmed via retail listings.
Shelf life~12 months pasteurized; no legal expiry.
StorageCool/refrigerated, dark, upright.
Minimum orderTypical: from 1 mixed case; pallets for programs
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks
CapacityTypical: mid-scale with strong export throughput
Container loadTypical: mixed FCL standard for EU/UK programs
PricingMid
OEM / private labelPossible (per draft); Akashi Sake Brewery is highly export-oriented but no confirmed open private-label program found.
Wholesale & MOQDirect export with EU/UK distributor network; MOQ by case, programs by pallet
Key exporters & distributorsAkashi Sake Brewery export, European drinks distributors
Export regulationAlcohol import license; EU excise; UK alcohol duty; US TTB COLA + state; bilingual/English labeling already export-ready.
Market demandStrong and established in UK/EU
How to source itDirect to Akashi Sake Brewery export team or via EU/UK drinks distributors; widely listed (e.g., Uisuki).
Verified sourceshttps://www.akashi-tai.com/eng/; https://www.uisuki.com/en/ginjo/akashi-tai-honjozo-tokubetsu.html
MakerAkashi Sake Brewery Ltd.
OriginHyogo (Akashi)
CategoryAlcohol / Sake
Available inUnited Kingdom, France, Germany +5 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2206.00
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Profile maintained by Japonity (japonity.com), May 2026. General sourcing information only — confirm current availability, pricing, MOQ and the destination market's import rules with the maker or exporter before contracting. Japonity is not affiliated with this brand.