Daiyame Aged Imo Shochu

Daiyame (Hamada Shuzo) · Kagoshima (Ichikikushikino)
Alcohol Shochu Alcohol Growing export

Daiyame is a Kagoshima sweet-potato shochu engineered for an aromatic lychee-like nose, deliberately positioned as an export-friendly, cocktail-ready spirit. Hamada Shuzo markets it heavily in the US, Asia and Europe as a gateway shochu for Western drinkers. Its modern bottle and aroma-forward profile suit premium bars. It is a flagship of Japan's shochu export push.

The supplierHamada Syuzou in Ichikikushikino, Kagoshima, founded 1868, is a major imo (sweet potato) shochu producer that developed Daiyame specifically for global premium-bar positioning.
Why it sells abroadAroma-engineered gateway shochu; cocktail-ready, bar-trade marketed

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsSatsuma Shochu GI (likely applicable): Daiyame is a Kagoshima sweet-potato (imo) honkaku shochu by Hamada Syuzou; the 'Satsuma' GI (NTA, registered 22 Dec 2005, updated 27 Feb 2018) covers Kagoshima imo shochu produced wholly in-prefecture — verify GI mark on the specific label before asserting. HACCP/export docs: not publicly verified. No halal/organic/kosher certification found.
Pack formats700ml/720ml and 900ml bottles. Confirmed via retail listings.
Shelf lifeDistilled spirit — indefinite if sealed; best within a few years for freshness.
StorageCool, dark, upright; no refrigeration needed.
Minimum orderTypical: from 1 case; pallets for programs
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks
CapacityTypical: large-scale producer with export capacity
Container loadTypical: mixed/full FCL feasible
PricingMid
OEM / private labelPossible (per draft); no public OEM program confirmed.
Wholesale & MOQDirect export and spirits importers; MOQ by case, programs by pallet
Key exporters & distributorsHamada Syuzou export, Spirits importers/distributors
Export regulationAlcohol import license; US TTB COLA classifies as spirit (state spirits rules); EU excise on spirits; bilingual labeling with ABV; honkaku shochu geographical indication considerations.
Market demandGrowing fast in premium bars
How to source itDirect export team or spirits distributors (Hamada Syuzou is a large, export-active Kagoshima distiller).
Verified sourceshttps://www.nta.go.jp/english/taxes/liquor_administration/02_05.htm
MakerHamada Syuzou Co., Ltd.
OriginKagoshima (Ichikikushikino)
CategoryAlcohol / Shochu
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France +5 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2208.90
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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.