Shichida Junmai Yamadanishiki 75%

Shichida (Tenzan Sake Brewery) · Saga (Ogi)
Alcohol Sake Alcohol Established export

Shichida is the export-facing brand of Tenzan Shuzo in Ogi, Saga, which brews with clear Gion River water near a famous Genji firefly habitat. The Junmai 75% uses Yamada Nishiki and delivers a fruity, ripe melon-like aroma with a full-bodied character. The brand is widely carried by US distributors including Tippsy/Palate Project, Takasan and ISSé Japan. Tenzan is a well-established premium exporter that sells exclusively through specialist retailers.

The supplierSaga Prefecture brewery on the Gion River; premium junmai specialist with multi-market export footprint.
Why it sells abroadYamadanishiki junmai with broad US/EU specialty distribution; strong restaurant placement.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsNone publicly listed
Pack formats720ml, 1800ml bottles
Shelf lifeBest within 12 months of bottling
StorageCool, dark storage
Minimum orderTypical: importer mixed-case minimum
Lead timeTypical: 6-10 weeks ocean freight
CapacityMid-size regional brewery
Container loadTypical: LCL / mixed reefer
PricingTypical: premium junmai wholesale tier
OEM / private labelNot indicated
Wholesale & MOQVia specialty sake importers (B2B)
Key exporters & distributorsTippsy / Palate Project, Takasan, ISSé Japan, Tenzan Shuzo (direct export)
Export regulationUS import requires TTB Basic Permit + COLA; classified as rice wine; state-by-state distribution licensing.
Market demandSteady premium sake demand in US/UK
How to source itSpecialty sake importer (Tippsy/Takasan) / direct export
Verified sourceshttps://palateproject.co/products/shichida-junmai; https://export.sakurasaketen.com/sake/shichida-junmai-yamadanishiki-75-sake; https://tenzan.co.jp/en/
MakerTenzan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Tenzan Shuzo)
OriginSaga (Ogi)
CategoryAlcohol / Sake
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France +3 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2206.00
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