Otokoyama Junmai Daiginjo

Otokoyama (Otokoyama Co.) · Hokkaido (Asahikawa)
Alcohol Sake Alcohol Established export

Otokoyama is a historic Asahikawa, Hokkaido brewery whose Junmai Daiginjo became the first sake to win a Monde Selection award (1977) and has taken overseas Grand Gold prizes for decades. The brand is exported to more than 20 countries and is distributed in the US by Wismettac Asian Foods and carried by Tippsy. Brewed with Hokkaido snowmelt water, it is a clean, dry, food-friendly daiginjo. It is a well-established, retail-and-foodservice-ready export brand.

The supplierAsahikawa, Hokkaido brewery; first Monde Selection sake award (1977); 20+ export markets.
Why it sells abroadHeritage award pedigree; Hokkaido snowmelt water; mature 20+ country distribution.

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CertificationsNone publicly listed
Pack formats720ml, 1800ml bottles
Shelf lifeBest within 12 months of bottling
StorageCool, dark; refrigerate after opening
Minimum orderTypical: distributor case minimum
Lead timeTypical: 6-10 weeks ocean freight; faster via in-market distributor stock
CapacityEstablished mid-large brewery
Container loadTypical: FCL via Wismettac distribution
PricingTypical: premium daiginjo wholesale tier
OEM / private labelNot indicated
Wholesale & MOQVia Asian-food distributor (Wismettac) and specialty importers (B2B)
Key exporters & distributorsWismettac Asian Foods, Inc., Tippsy / Palate Project
Export regulationUS TTB Basic Permit + COLA; rice-wine import classification; state licensing.
Market demandStable global demand via mainstream Asian-food channels
How to source itAsian-food distributor (Wismettac) / specialty importer
Verified sourceshttps://wismettacsake.com/products/otokoyama-jdg-720; https://www.tippsysake.com/products/otokoyama-junmai-daiginjo; https://www.otokoyama.com/lineup/category01/en/
MakerOtokoyama Co., Ltd.
OriginHokkaido (Asahikawa)
CategoryAlcohol / Sake
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France +4 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2206.00
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