Kakushigura Barley Shochu

Kakushigura (Hamada Sake Brewery, Miyazaki) · Miyazaki (Nichinan)
Alcohol Shochu Alcohol Growing export

Kakushigura is a smooth, barrel-matured barley shochu from Miyazaki known for a mellow, whisky-adjacent profile that appeals to Western palates. It has been one of the more visible mugi shochu brands in US specialty and bar channels. Its oak character makes it an easy crossover for whisky drinkers exploring shochu. It is export-active.

The supplierHamada Sake Brewery in Nichinan, Miyazaki, produces barley shochu including the barrel-matured Kakushigura, oriented toward smooth, accessible flavor for broader markets.
Why it sells abroadOak-matured barley shochu; whisky-drinker crossover

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsBarley (mugi) honkaku shochu from Hamada Sake Brewery, Miyazaki. NOTE: this is Miyazaki barley shochu and does NOT qualify for the 'Satsuma' (Kagoshima imo) GI; no GI applies. HACCP/export docs: not publicly verified. No halal/organic/kosher certification found.
Pack formats720ml and 1800ml bottles. Confirmed via retail listings.
Shelf lifeDistilled spirit — long/indefinite sealed.
StorageCool, dark, upright.
Minimum orderTypical: from 1 case
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks
CapacityTypical: mid-scale
Container loadTypical: mixed FCL feasible
PricingMid
OEM / private labelPossible (per draft); no public OEM program confirmed.
Wholesale & MOQSpirits/specialty importers; MOQ by case
Key exporters & distributorsJFC International, Spirits importers
Export regulationAlcohol import license; US TTB COLA spirit class + state; EU excise on spirits; bilingual labeling; honkaku shochu GI.
Market demandGrowing in US bar channel
How to source itSpecialty/spirits importers (Hamada group, Miyazaki).
Verified sourceshttps://www.hamadasyuzou.co.jp/
MakerHamada Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Miyazaki)
OriginMiyazaki (Nichinan)
CategoryAlcohol / Shochu
Available inUnited States, Taiwan, Hong Kong +2 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.