Moriizo Imo Shochu (Premium Sweet Potato Shochu)

Moriizo (Moriizo Shuzo) · Kagoshima (Tarumizu)
Alcohol Shochu Alcohol Growing export

Moriizo Shuzo of Tarumizu, Kagoshima, founded 1885, makes one of Japan's most coveted imo shochu, dubbed 'the Chateau Petrus of Kagoshima shochu' by the New York Times. It is distilled from Kogane Sengan sweet potatoes grown for the company, fermented with native yeast in 130-year-old handmade clay vats. In 2020 it appointed JALUX as exclusive export agent, shipping to the US, Europe, China and other Asian markets. The brand is allocation-only and highly sought after.

The supplierMoriizo Shuzo, founded 1885, Tarumizu, Kagoshima; cult premium imo shochu; native yeast, 130-year-old clay vats; JALUX export agent
Why it sells abroad'Chateau Petrus of shochu'; native-yeast clay-vat craft; JALUX-managed global export

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CertificationsHalal: not publicly verified. Organic-JAS: not publicly verified. Kosher: not publicly verified. HACCP/FSSC 22000: not publicly verified. (confirmed) Moriizo Shuzo (Tarumizu, Kagoshima; 130+ yrs) is a cult imo-shochu maker; selected JALUX as exclusive export agent (exports began Feb 2020 to US/EU/China/Asia). (Export-agent arrangement, not a dietary/food-safety cert.)
Pack formats720ml and 1800ml bottles; gift boxes (Gold Label); cases of 6/12 (draft retained)
Shelf lifeStable distilled spirit, multi-year (draft retained)
StorageAmbient; keep sealed, away from heat/light
Minimum orderTypical: allocation-based via JALUX; limited
Lead timeTypical: allocation-driven, 6-12 weeks
CapacityTypical: small-batch; strictly limited annual volume
Container loadTypical: LCL consolidated; allocation-constrained
PricingPremium; Moriizo 720ml retail ~USD 50-120 (scarcity-driven)
OEM / private labelNo (single cult brand).
Wholesale & MOQPremium imo shochu wholesale; 720ml premium, allocation pricing
Key exporters & distributorsJALUX Inc. (exclusive export agent)
Export regulationTTB COLA + import permit (US); Satsuma imo shochu region; HS 2208
Market demandStrong, supply-constrained; trophy imo shochu for fine-dining and collectors
How to source itMoriizo Shuzo -> JALUX (exclusive export agent, since Feb 2020) -> importers/retail in US/EU/China/Asia; JAL inflight sales (confirmed)
Verified sourceshttps://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/moriizo-one-of-japan-s-top-premier-shochu-distilled-spirit-brands-selects-jalux-as-exclusive-export-agent-854332380.html; https://press.jal.co.jp/en/release/202404/008043.html
MakerMoriizo Shuzo Co., Ltd.
OriginKagoshima (Tarumizu)
CategoryAlcohol / Shochu
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France +5 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2208.90
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