Tentaka Hawk in the Heavens Tokubetsu Junmai

Tentaka (Tentaka Shuzo) · Tochigi (Otawara)
Alcohol Sake Alcohol Established export

Tentaka Shuzo in Tochigi ('hawk in the heavens') is one of only two breweries holding organic certification in Japan, the US and the EU simultaneously. Its Tokubetsu Junmai is a dry, crisp, earthy sake widely distributed in the US via Vine Connections and Kome Collective. President Ozaki has driven sustainability through local sourcing and byproduct reuse. The organic Organaka and ultra-premium lines extend the range.

The supplierTentaka Shuzo, Otawara, Tochigi; sustainability-led brewery; triple-region organic certified (JP/US/EU)
Why it sells abroadTriple-region organic certification; sustainability story; food-friendly dry profile

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsTriple organic certification (JAS / USDA / EU) applies to the BREWERY (Tentaka is one of only two breweries with triple organic certification per importer) — but it is the brewery's ORGANAKA line that is the certified-organic product. 'Hawk in the Heavens' (Tokubetsu Junmai) is NOT itself organic-certified per the importer's product page. Restate organic for THIS SKU as not applicable/unverified.
Pack formats300ml, 720ml, 1800ml; cases of 12 — consistent with importer listing.
Shelf life~12 months junmai — estimate.
StorageCool storage; refrigerate for best quality.
Minimum orderTypical: case-level via Vine Connections
Lead timeTypical: importer stock; reorder 6-8 weeks
CapacityTypical: mid-size; consistent US supply
Container loadFCL via importer consolidation
PricingMid; Hawk in the Heavens 720ml retail ~USD 22-30
OEM / private labelNo; own brand (confirmed).
Wholesale & MOQTokubetsu junmai wholesale; 720ml mid-tier; organic premium for Organaka
Key exporters & distributorsVine Connections, Kome Collective
Export regulationTTB COLA + import permit (US); JAS/USDA/EU organic certified; HS 2206
Market demandGrowing; organic credentials appeal to natural-wine and conscious-consumer channels
How to source itConfirmed: Brewery -> Vine Connections / Komé Collective -> US retail/on-premise.
Verified sourceshttps://www.vineconnections.com/japanese-sake/grades/junmai-honjozo/hawk-in-the-heavens/; https://www.komecollective.com/sake/hawk-in-the-heavens/; https://www.vineconnections.com/japanese-sake/grades/junmai-honjozo/organaka/
MakerTentaka Shuzo Co., Ltd.
OriginTochigi (Otawara)
CategoryAlcohol / Sake
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France +2 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2206.00
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