Imayo Tsukasa IMA Junmai Sake

Imayo Tsukasa · Niigata (Niigata City)
Alcohol Sake Alcohol Established export

Founded 1767 in Niigata, Imayo Tsukasa brews exclusively junmai sake and is known overseas as an out-of-the-box innovator with distinctive packaging. The IMA ('now') line and BLACK junmai are positioned to pair with Western cuisine, meats and strong flavors. The brewery is recognized in both the US and Europe and is featured in JETRO's Discovery Niigata program. Exported via East West Wine Trading and Serendipity Wines in the US.

The supplierImayo Tsukasa Sake Brewery, founded 1767, Niigata City; junmai-only producer; export-oriented with distinctive design-led branding
Why it sells abroadJunmai-only purity; design-forward bottles; JETRO-backed export readiness

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) Imayo Tsukasa Sake Brewery (est. 1767/1781, Niigata City) is listed on JETRO Discovery Niigata as a food exporter; all-junmai brewery, IWC-recognized. (Export-promotion listing, not a certification.)
Pack formats720ml and 1800ml bottles; design bottles (BLACK, sweet sparkling); cartons of 6/12 (draft retained)
Shelf life12 months for junmai; sparkling/nama shorter (draft retained)
StorageCool, dark storage; refrigerate sparkling/nama
Minimum orderTypical: mixed-case pallet for new export accounts
Lead timeTypical: 4-6 weeks production-to-port
CapacityTypical: mid-size Niigata brewery, steady export volume
Container loadTypical: FCL achievable for established markets; LCL for new
PricingMid-premium; IMA junmai retail USD 25-40 (720ml)
OEM / private labelLimited private/collab editions; primarily own brand.
Wholesale & MOQJunmai/junmai daiginjo wholesale; 720ml mid-to-premium FOB
Key exporters & distributorsEast West Wine Trading, Serendipity Wines
Export regulationTTB COLA + import permit (US); JETRO export-supported; HS 2206
Market demandGrowing in US/EU specialty channels; strong design appeal to new sake drinkers
How to source itImayo Tsukasa -> East West Wine Trading (US) and EU specialty -> retail/on-premise (confirmed US importer)
Verified sourceshttps://www.jetro.go.jp/en/discoveryniigata/food/070.html; http://www.eastwestwinetrading.com/importsake
MakerImayo Tsukasa Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
OriginNiigata (Niigata City)
CategoryAlcohol / Sake
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France +3 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2206.00
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