Kokonoe Hon Mirin (Mikawa, 250-Year Tradition)

Kokonoe Mirin · Japan (Mikawa region, Aichi Prefecture)
Seasonings Vinegar & Mirin Ambient Established export

Kokonoe Mirin, established 1772 with ~250 years of history, makes hon mirin from Mikawa-region glutinous rice, koji rice and shochu. The mash ferments about two months, is pressed slowly over two days, then quietly aged for half a year to a year, filtered through cotton and bottled unpasteurized for customers around the world. Top chefs and pastry chefs overseas increasingly use Mikawa hon mirin as a refined Japanese liqueur. English LP and export operations in place.

The supplierAichi (Mikawa) mirin brewery since 1772; ~250-year history; unpasteurized hon mirin
Why it sells abroad250-year Mikawa hon mirin; unpasteurized; bulk + retail; chef/pastry demand

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsTraditional-method (confirmed): Kokonoe Mirin (founded 1772, Hekinan, Mikawa/Aichi), originator of Mikawa mirin and oldest mirin cellar in Japan; real hon-mirin from mochi rice, koji and rice shochu, no sugar/additives, aged 6-12 months.
Pack formats300ml/700ml retail and larger formats (300ml & 700ml confirmed at retail); foodservice bulk plausible
Shelf life12-18 months unopened (typical)
StorageAmbient; cool dark place
Minimum orderTypical: case/pallet via licensed importer
Lead timeTypical: 10-14 weeks (incl. excise)
CapacityTypical: medium brewery (bulk available)
Container loadTypical: LCL/FCL via licensed importer
PricingTypical: USD 15-28 retail per 500ml-1L hon mirin
OEM / private labelOEM/foodservice bulk not publicly verified
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsSpecialty alcohol/sake importers, Natural Import Company (US)
Export regulationHon mirin = alcoholic (~14% ABV); subject to ALCOHOL import/excise/licensing; declare ABV; rice-based
Market demandStrong among chefs/pastry; growing premium-home segment
How to source itKokonoe -> Nishikidori (EU) / licensed importers -> chefs & gourmet retail
Verified sourceshttps://kokonoe.co.jp/mirin_lp/en/; https://www.nishikidori.com/en/brand/196-kokonoe-mirin
MakerKokonoe Mirin Co., Ltd. (founded 1772)
OriginJapan (Mikawa region, Aichi Prefecture)
CategorySeasonings / Vinegar & Mirin
Available inUnited States, France, United Kingdom +2 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2206.00
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