Kokuryu Junmai Daiginjo

Kokuryu (Kokuryu Shuzo) · Fukui (Eiheiji)
Alcohol Sake Alcohol Growing export

Kokuryu (Black Dragon) is a prestigious Fukui brewery producing refined, elegant daiginjo with a tradition dating to 1804. It is widely respected among connoisseurs and listed at high-end Japanese restaurants abroad. The polished, ceremonial positioning suits gifting and fine-dining channels. It is exported via specialist sake distributors.

The supplierKokuryu Sake Brewing in Eiheiji, Fukui, founded 1804, is a long-established premium brewery near the Eiheiji Zen temple, known for daiginjo craftsmanship and Hakusan snowmelt water.
Why it sells abroadElegant, ceremonial daiginjo; strong gifting and fine-dining fit

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; gift boxes for premium grades.
Shelf life~12 months pasteurized; no legal expiry.
StorageCool/refrigerated, dark, upright.
Minimum orderTypical: 1-3 cases per label
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks
CapacityTypical: limited premium output
Container loadTypical: LCL consolidation
PricingPremium
OEM / private labelNo — single premium brand; no private label.
Wholesale & MOQSpecialist sake importers; MOQ mixed cases on consolidated containers
Key exporters & distributorsWine of Japan, JFC International, Mottox
Export regulationAlcohol import license; US TTB COLA + state registration; EU excise; bilingual labeling; chilled handling for premium lots.
Market demandHigh among connoisseurs; allocation-managed
How to source itThrough specialist sake importers with brewery relationships.
Verified sourceshttps://www.kokuryu.co.jp/
MakerKokuryu Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
OriginFukui (Eiheiji)
CategoryAlcohol / Sake
Available inUnited States, Hong Kong, Singapore +3 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2206.00
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