Daishichi Kimoto Junmai (Classic)

Daishichi (Daishichi Sake Brewery) · Fukushima (Nihonmatsu)
Alcohol Sake Alcohol Established export

Daishichi Sake Brewery, founded 1752 in Nihonmatsu, Fukushima, is synonymous with the traditional kimoto brewing method, producing umami-rich, warmable junmai. The Kimoto Junmai Classic showcases robust kimoto fermentation and ultra-precise super-flat rice polishing. Daishichi exports to more than 20 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, distributed via Tippsy and Sakechan (US) and Sorakami (UK). Its sake was served at the G8 Toyako Summit toast and European royal gala dinners.

The supplierDaishichi Sake Brewery, founded 1752, Nihonmatsu, Fukushima; kimoto-method specialist; exports to 20+ countries; G8 toast pedigree
Why it sells abroadKimoto-method mastery; umami-rich warmable style; 270-year heritage; summit pedigree

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHalal: not publicly verified. Organic-JAS: not publicly verified. Kosher: not publicly verified. HACCP/FSSC 22000: not publicly verified. (confirmed) Daishichi Sake Brewery (est. 1752, Nihonmatsu, Fukushima) specializes in orthodox kimoto brewing; multi-country export. Seishu license assumed.
Pack formats720ml, 1800ml; gift boxes (Minowamon daiginjo); cases of 6/12 (draft retained)
Shelf life12-24 months (kimoto junmai ages gracefully) (draft retained)
StorageCool, dark storage
Minimum orderTypical: case-level via importers
Lead timeTypical: importer stock; reorder 6-10 weeks
CapacityTypical: mid-size; reliable multi-market export volume
Container loadFCL/LCL via importer consolidation
PricingPremium; Kimoto Junmai Classic 720ml retail ~USD 28-40
OEM / private labelNo (own brand).
Wholesale & MOQKimoto junmai to junmai daiginjo wholesale; 720ml mid-to-premium FOB
Key exporters & distributorsTippsy, Sakechan, Sorakami (UK)
Export regulationTTB COLA + import permit (US); EU excise + labeling; HS 2206
Market demandEstablished; benchmark traditional-method junmai on US/EU sommelier lists
How to source itDaishichi -> Tippsy (US) and Sorakami (UK/EU) -> retail/on-premise (confirmed Sorakami UK importer)
Verified sourceshttps://www.daishichi.com/en/about/importer.html; https://sorakami.co.uk/products/daishichi-junmai-kimoto-classic
MakerDaishichi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
OriginFukushima (Nihonmatsu)
CategoryAlcohol / Sake
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France +5 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2206.00
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