Kanbara Bride of the Fox Junmai Ginjo

Kanbara (Kaetsu Shuzo) · Niigata (Aga)
Alcohol Sake Alcohol Established export

Kanbara 'Bride of the Fox' is a Niigata junmai ginjo with memorable folklore branding that has become a popular entry-premium sake in the US and UK. Its smooth, slightly rich Niigata style and distinctive label make it a strong by-the-glass option for restaurants. The story-led packaging aids retail discovery. It is a well-distributed export label.

The supplierKaetsu Shuzo in Aga, Niigata, founded 1880, is a small mountain brewery using snowmelt water, exporting the Kanbara line under folklore-inspired branding.
Why it sells abroadFolklore branding; reliable by-the-glass premium pour

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsFood sanitation compliance and export documentation (standard). HACCP/FSSC 22000: not publicly verified. No halal/organic/kosher certification found.
Pack formats720ml and 1800ml bottles.
Shelf life~12 months pasteurized; no legal expiry.
StorageCool/refrigerated, dark, upright.
Minimum orderTypical: from 1 mixed case
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks
CapacityTypical: small-mid
Container loadTypical: LCL consolidation
PricingMid
OEM / private labelPossible (per draft); no public OEM program confirmed.
Wholesale & MOQSpecialist importers; MOQ by mixed case
Key exporters & distributorsVine Connections, JFC International
Export regulationAlcohol import license; US TTB COLA + state; EU excise; bilingual labeling.
Market demandSteady in US/UK on-trade
How to source itSpecialist importers (Kaetsu Shuzo, Niigata).
Verified sourceshttps://www.kaetsu.com/
MakerKaetsu Shuzo Co., Ltd.
OriginNiigata (Aga)
CategoryAlcohol / Sake
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, Canada +2 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2206.00
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