Satsuma Shiranami Imo Shochu

Shiranami (Satsuma Shuzo) · Kagoshima (Makurazaki)
Alcohol Shochu Alcohol Established export

Satsuma Shuzo's Shiranami is one of the most recognized sweet-potato shochu brands from Kagoshima, the heartland of honkaku imo shochu. It offers an authentic, earthy expression sought by Japanese diaspora and shochu enthusiasts abroad. The brewery also makes the premium Kannoko barrel-aged line. It exports across North America and Asia.

The supplierSatsuma Shuzo in Makurazaki, Kagoshima, founded 1936, is a leading honkaku imo shochu maker with deep regional roots and a premium aged line (Kannoko).
Why it sells abroadIconic authentic Kagoshima imo shochu; premium aged extension available

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsSatsuma Shochu GI (confirmed-applicable): Shiranami by Satsuma Shuzo is a Kagoshima imo honkaku shochu; the 'Satsuma' GI is registered with Japan's National Tax Agency (22 Dec 2005, updated 27 Feb 2018) and Satsuma Shuzo publishes the GI/quality assurance marks on its English site. HACCP: not publicly verified. No halal/organic/kosher certification found.
Pack formats720ml, 900ml and 1800ml bottles. Confirmed via retail listings.
Shelf lifeDistilled spirit — long/indefinite sealed.
StorageCool, dark, upright.
Minimum orderTypical: from 1 case
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks
CapacityTypical: large-scale with export volume
Container loadTypical: mixed/full FCL feasible
PricingMid
OEM / private labelPossible (per draft); no public open private-label program confirmed.
Wholesale & MOQDirect export and spirits/Asian-food importers; MOQ by case
Key exporters & distributorsSatsuma Shuzo export, JFC International, Mutual Trading
Export regulationAlcohol import license; US TTB COLA spirit class + state; EU excise on spirits; bilingual labeling; honkaku shochu GI.
Market demandSteady; growing in premium bars via Kannoko
How to source itDirect export or established importers (Satsuma Shuzo, Makurazaki).
Verified sourceshttps://www.nta.go.jp/english/taxes/liquor_administration/02_05.htm; https://www.satsuma.co.jp/english/con-anshin-anzen-mark.html
MakerSatsuma Shuzo Co., Ltd.
OriginKagoshima (Makurazaki)
CategoryAlcohol / Shochu
Available inUnited States, Taiwan, Hong Kong +3 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2208.90
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