Sengetsu Kawabe Muroka Rice Shochu

Sengetsu (Sengetsu Shuzo) · Kumamoto (Hitoyoshi)
Alcohol Shochu Alcohol Established export

Sengetsu Shuzo (founded 1903) in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto has brewed Kuma rice shochu exclusively for 120 years using Kuma River water. 'Kawabe' is its muroka (unfiltered) rice shochu made available in the US market, while its oak-aged 'Mugon' (10+ years) is carried by Mutual Trading. Sengetsu won a Gold Medal at the LA Wine & Spirits Competition. It is an established premium rice-shochu export brand.

The supplierHitoyoshi, Kumamoto distillery founded 1903; 120 years rice-shochu specialist; oak-cask aging expertise.
Why it sells abroadGI Kuma rice shochu; oak-aged Mugon flagship; LA competition gold; established US listing.

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CertificationsKuma Shochu Geographical Indication (regional appellation)
Pack formats720ml, 750ml bottles
Shelf lifeIndefinite when sealed (distilled spirit)
StorageCool, dark, upright; ambient stable
Minimum orderTypical: importer case minimum
Lead timeTypical: 6-10 weeks ocean freight
CapacityMid-size distillery
Container loadTypical: LCL / mixed shipment
PricingTypical: mid-premium rice-shochu tier
OEM / private labelNot indicated
Wholesale & MOQVia specialty spirits importers / Mutual Trading (B2B)
Key exporters & distributorsMutual Trading Co., Inc. (MTC Sake), Umami Mart (US retail)
Export regulationUS TTB import as 'shochu / distilled spirit'; COLA label approval; Kuma Shochu is a GI-protected appellation.
Market demandSteady premium shochu demand in US/EU
How to source itSpecialty spirits importer / Mutual Trading
Verified sourceshttps://sengetsu-shuzo.com/products/; https://www.mtcsake.com/shochu/mugon-shochu-aged-10-years?rq=mugon; https://umamimart.com/products/sengetsu-rice-shochu-btl-720ml
MakerSengetsu Shuzo Co., Ltd.
OriginKumamoto (Hitoyoshi)
CategoryAlcohol / Shochu
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2208.90
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