Kubota Manju Junmai Daiginjo

Kubota (Asahi Shuzo Niigata) · Niigata
Alcohol Sake Alcohol Established export

The top expression of the prestigious Kubota line from Niigata's rice country, Manju is one of Japan's most sought-after Junmai Daiginjo, prized for elegant, smooth, slightly fruity refinement. A trophy SKU on premium US/HK lists. (Distinct from Yamaguchi's Dassai Asahi Shuzo.)

The supplierAsahi Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Niigata; distinct from Yamaguchi Dassai maker), founded 1830, Nagaoka, Niigata; built international presence via the Kubota brand (launched 1985). Strong export network and English distributor listings; very B2B-ready.
Why it sells abroadFlagship of the famed Kubota line; quintessential Niigata 'tanrei karakuchi' elegant-dry style; strong restaurant/sommelier following

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CertificationsNote: Kubota is brewed by ASAHI SHUZO CO., LTD. of Niigata (a different company from Dassai's Asahi Shuzo in Yamaguchi). HACCP: not publicly verified. FSSC 22000: not publicly verified. No halal/organic/kosher certification found.
Pack formatsManju (top-tier SKU) primarily 720ml, often gift-boxed; 1.8L also available. Cartons 6s/12s. Confirmed via retail listings.
Shelf lifeBest within ~12 months; premium junmai daiginjo, no legal expiry; refrigerate.
StorageRefrigerated, dark, upright.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 case via importer (allocated SKU); direct FCL for distributor accounts
Lead timeTypical: 2–4 weeks ex-works (flagship, may be allocated) + 4–6 weeks ocean
CapacityMid-large premium Niigata brewer; Manju is the limited top tier so supply is allocated vs. core Kubota line
Container loadTypical: ~1,000 cases (720ml ×12) per 20ft
PricingEstimate: super-premium; FOB ~USD 30–45/720ml wholesale equivalent (Manju is the flagship)
OEM / private labelBrand only — Kubota is a controlled premium brand; no private-label/OEM offering found.
Wholesale & MOQAllocated via importers; case MOQ (12x720ml / 6x1.8L), 300ml format for trial. Demand-led allocation.
Key exporters & distributorsJFC International, Mutual Trading, Vine Connections, World Sake Imports
Export regulationUS TTB/COLA + state tier; cold-chain recommended for daiginjo; China CIQ for that market.
Market demandSolid premium demand in US/HK/SG/Taiwan fine dining and specialty retail; Niigata craft reputation drives pull
How to source itUS specialty sake importers/retailers; JFC/Mutual Trading. Asahi Shuzo (Niigata) export listings. FOODEX Japan.
Verified sourceshttps://www.asahi-shuzo.co.jp/en/
MakerAsahi Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Niigata)
OriginNiigata
CategoryAlcohol / Sake
Available inUnited States, Hong Kong, Singapore +3 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2206.00
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