Taragawa Awamori (Miyako Island)

Taragawa (Taragawa Co.) · Okinawa (Miyako Island)
Alcohol Awamori Alcohol Growing export

Taragawa (founded 1948) on Miyako Island brews awamori using atmospheric distillation and mineral-rich Kami-hine spring water. It co-revived the historic imuge spirit with Seifuku and Kumesen in 2019, signaling its export-forward posture. Made from Thai indica rice and black koji, it is a clean, characterful island spirit. It is a growing premium awamori export producer.

The supplierMiyako Island distillery founded 1948; atmospheric distillation; Kami-hine spring water; imuge co-reviver.
Why it sells abroadMiyako Island spring-water awamori; imuge revival collaboration; protected GI.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsRyukyu Awamori Geographical Indication (regional appellation)
Pack formats720ml, 1800ml bottles
Shelf lifeIndefinite when sealed; kusu improves with age
StorageCool, dark, upright; ambient stable
Minimum orderTypical: importer case minimum
Lead timeTypical: 6-10 weeks ocean freight
CapacitySmall island distillery
Container loadTypical: LCL / mixed shipment
PricingTypical: mid awamori tier
OEM / private labelNot indicated
Wholesale & MOQVia specialty spirits importers (B2B)
Key exporters & distributorsspecialty awamori importers
Export regulationUS TTB import as distilled spirit; awamori is a Ryukyu/Okinawa GI category; COLA approval.
Market demandNiche premium island-spirit demand
How to source itSpecialty awamori importer / certification-association directory
Verified sourceshttps://awamori.world/en/what-youll-learn/; https://umamimart.com/blogs/main/seifuku-awamori-distillery-ishigaki
MakerTaragawa Co., Ltd.
OriginOkinawa (Miyako Island)
CategoryAlcohol / Awamori
Available inUnited States, Taiwan
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2208.90
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