Yaesen Taru-Chozo Barrel-Aged Awamori

Yaesen (Yaesen Shuzo) · Okinawa (Ishigaki Island)
Alcohol Awamori Alcohol Growing export

Yaesen Shuzo (founded 1955) on Ishigaki Island produces awamori via atmospheric and vacuum distillation. Its Taru-Chozo is a barrel-aged (kusu) awamori with a mellow, woody character, exported and sold via European specialty retailers such as Ginza Berlin. Awamori uses Thai indica rice and black koji and is a protected Okinawan GI category. It is a growing premium awamori export brand.

The supplierIshigaki Island distillery founded 1955; atmospheric+vacuum distillation; barrel-aged kusu.
Why it sells abroadBarrel-aged Ishigaki kusu awamori with EU specialty distribution; protected GI.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsRyukyu Awamori Geographical Indication (regional appellation)
Pack formats720ml bottle
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: premium awamori tier
OEM / private labelNot indicated
Wholesale & MOQVia EU specialty spirits retailers/importers (B2B)
Key exporters & distributorsGinza Berlin (EU specialty retailer/importer)
Export regulationEU import as distilled spirit; awamori is a Ryukyu/Okinawa GI category; standard EU spirits labeling/duty.
Market demandNiche premium demand in EU
How to source itEU specialty spirits importer (Ginza Berlin)
Verified sourceshttps://en.ginza-berlin.com/products/yaesen-taruchozo-awamori
MakerYaesen Shuzo Co., Ltd.
OriginOkinawa (Ishigaki Island)
CategoryAlcohol / Awamori
Available inGermany, United Kingdom, France
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2208.90
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