Sumiya Bunjiro Mikawa Hon Mirin '3-Year Aged' (Unpasteurized, Export)

Sumiya Bunjiro · Japan (Mikawa region, Aichi Prefecture)
Seasonings Vinegar & Mirin Ambient Growing export

Traditional Mikawa hon-mirin brewer; long-aged unpasteurized true mirin (incl. extended 3-year-aged grades). Distributed to US/EU gourmet and natural-food channels for chefs seeking authentic mirin.

The supplierFounded 1910, Mikawa (Aichi); long-aged unpasteurized true mirin using traditional methods; among Japan's premier hon-mirin houses.
Why it sells abroadUnpasteurized, long-aged true Mikawa hon-mirin — depth far beyond aji-mirin seasonings

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsTraditional hon-mirin, unpasteurized (confirmed): Sumiya Bunjiro Brewery (founded 1910, Mikawa/Aichi) uses 3 ingredients (glutinous rice, rice koji, authentic rice shochu), 3-month brew + ~2-year aging, bottled unpasteurized with living enzymes. ORGANIC: not publicly verified (no organic cert).
Pack formats500ml / 700ml premium bottles; case packs (typical/retail)
Shelf lifeLong (aged mirin); ambient stable (typical)
StorageAmbient; cool dark place
Minimum orderTypical: case via importer
Lead timeTypical: from importer stock 1-3 weeks; ex-Japan 6-8 weeks
CapacityTypical: artisan long-aging scale (limited)
Container loadTypical: LCL; alcohol-licensed importer required
PricingPremium; multi-year aging commands high price
OEM / private labelLimited (artisan scale); OEM not publicly verified
Wholesale & MOQYes (via importers/distributors)
Key exporters & distributorsJapanese Pantry (US), Nishikidori (EU), Sumiya Bunjiro (direct inquiry)
Export regulationAlcoholic seasoning (hon-mirin ~14% abv) — alcohol import/excise rules per market
Market demandStrong with fine-dining/pastry chefs wanting authentic mirin (not glucose-syrup substitutes)
How to source itVia alcohol-licensed Japanese fine-food importers (US/EU; Nishikidori, Mitoku)
Verified sourceshttps://www.nishikidori.com/en/brand/138-sumiya-bunjiro-brewery; https://haccola.jp/2017_12_27_10797/
MakerSumiya Bunjiro Brewery Co., Ltd. (founded 1910)
OriginJapan (Mikawa region, Aichi Prefecture)
CategorySeasonings / Vinegar & Mirin
Available inUnited States, EU, France, United Kingdom
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code210690
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