Tantakatan Shiso Shochu

Tantakatan (Godo Shusei) · Hokkaido
Alcohol Shochu Alcohol Growing export

A distinctive green-shiso (perilla) flavored shochu from Hokkaido with a refreshing herbal aroma, popular as a unique cocktail base. Distributed in North America (notably Canada, and via US specialty distributors like Wismettac), it offers a differentiated flavored-shochu SKU.

The supplierGodo Shusei Co., Ltd. (Oenon Holdings group), established 1924; large diversified producer of shochu, spirits, gin and liqueurs. Tantakatan (made in Asahikawa, Hokkaido) is the leading shiso shochu. Group-scale B2B capability; growing export (notably Canada).
Why it sells abroadLeading red-shiso (perilla) shochu — a distinctive, aromatic herbal category with cult status among shochu fans; unique Hokkaido shiso flavor profile

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHACCP / FSSC 22000 at Oenon/Godo Shusei group level: not publicly verified. Maker confirmed as Godo Shusei Co., Ltd. (Oenon Group) via Oenon's own English site. Restate certs as unverified.
Pack formats720ml, 900ml/1.8L — keep as estimate.
Shelf lifeVery long / effectively indefinite for distilled shiso shochu (best flavor within ~24 months).
StorageCool, dark; no refrigeration required.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 case via importer (e.g., Canadian liquor boards); FCL direct for distributor accounts
Lead timeTypical: 1–3 weeks ex-works + 4–6 weeks ocean
CapacityHigh — backed by Oenon group's industrial distillation capacity
Container loadTypical: ~1,000 cases (720ml ×12) per 20ft
PricingEstimate: value-to-mid spirit; FOB ~USD 8–12/720ml wholesale equivalent
OEM / private labelNot publicly documented. Unverified.
Wholesale & MOQVia Wismettac and Japanese-food distributors; case MOQ.
Key exporters & distributorsWismettac Asian Foods, Japanese-food distributors (Canada)
Export regulationUS TTB/COLA + state tier (limited US availability); Canada provincial liquor boards; EU labeling.
Market demandEstablished in Canada (provincial liquor boards); legendary reputation among US shochu enthusiasts (limited US availability = pull/whitespace)
How to source itConfirmed distribution in Canada: Wismettac Asian Foods, plus Ontario retailers (Vine Arts, Metropolitan Wines & Sakes). Godo Shusei (Oenon) export division.
Verified sourceshttps://www.oenon.jp/english/tantakatan/; https://wismettacsake.com/products/tantakatan-shiso-shochu
MakerGodo Shusei Co., Ltd.
OriginHokkaido
CategoryAlcohol / Shochu
Available inCanada, United States, Taiwan, Hong Kong
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2208.90
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