A celebrated, kosher-certified Junmai Daiginjo made from top-grade Yamada Nishiki and cold-aged at 0C for 2+ years, giving depth and elegance. Born is a fixture on high-end international sake lists and has served at diplomatic events, underpinning its luxury export positioning.
The supplierKatoukichibee Shoten (Sabae, Fukui), founded 1860, now 11th generation; boutique ultra-premium brewer famous for the highest average rice-polishing ratios in Japan (avg ~38% seimaibuai). Exports via specialty importers; moderate-to-good English/B2B readiness.
Why it sells abroadAmong Japan's highest rice-polishing ratios; cold-aged junmai daiginjo; served at G8/diplomatic events; cult collector appeal
Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED
CertificationsHACCP: not publicly verified. FSSC 22000: not publicly verified. Katoukichibee Shoten (BORN) is an established export boutique brewer but does not publish food-safety certificate details. No halal/organic/kosher certification found.
Pack formats720ml and 1.8L bottles; premium 720ml gift presentation common. Cartons 6s/12s.
Shelf lifeBest within ~12 months for standard expressions; some aged/long-keeping bottlings are designed for cellaring. No legal expiry.
StorageCool/refrigerated, dark, upright.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 case via importer (allocated boutique SKU); FCL direct possible but limited by output
Lead timeTypical: 3–6 weeks ex-works (small-batch, may be allocated) + 4–6 weeks ocean
CapacitySmall boutique output; supply is limited and allocation-driven
Container loadTypical: ~1,000 cases (720ml ×12) per 20ft (rarely fills full container alone)
PricingEstimate: super-premium; FOB ~USD 25–60+/720ml wholesale equivalent depending on grade
OEM / private labelBrand only — boutique single brand; no private label found.
Wholesale & MOQAllocated via fine-sake importers; case MOQ (12x720ml). Premium boutique availability.
Export regulationUS TTB/COLA + state tier; kosher certification aids some markets; cold-chain advised.
Market demandNiche but loyal premium demand in US/UK/HK/SG specialty sake retail and fine dining
How to source itSpecialty importers; direct export inquiry to Katoukichibee Shoten. FOODEX Japan.
Verified sourceshttps://www.born.co.jp/
MakerKatoukichibee Shoten
OriginFukui
CategoryAlcohol / Sake
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong +3 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2206.00
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