Yokaichi Mugi Shochu

Yokaichi (Takara Shuzo) · Kyoto / Kyushu
Alcohol Shochu Alcohol Established export

A widely available barley shochu in the US backed by Takara's distribution muscle, frequently recommended as an entry shochu. Smooth and neutral, it suits highballs and cocktails and is one of the more accessible authentic shochu SKUs on US shelves.

The supplierTakara Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Kyoto; Takara Holdings group), 180+ years heritage, Japan's largest sake exporter and a major shochu producer. Yokaichi is its established barley-shochu line. Strong B2B/English readiness via Takara Shuzo International.
Why it sells abroadReliable, smooth barley shochu from Japan's largest sake/shochu exporter; consistent quality and supply for retail/foodservice

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHACCP / FSSC 22000 at Takara group level: not publicly verified (only generic standard pages found). Restate as unverified.
Pack formats720ml, 900ml/1.8L; 25%/20% ABV variants — keep as estimate.
Shelf lifeVery long / effectively indefinite for distilled shochu (best flavor within ~24 months).
StorageCool, dark; no refrigeration required.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 case via importer; FCL via Takara Shuzo International for distributor accounts
Lead timeTypical: 1–3 weeks ex-works + 4–6 weeks ocean
CapacityHigh — backed by Takara group's large 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 for Takara Shuzo shochu. Unverified.
Wholesale & MOQTakara distribution + Japanese-food distributors; case/pallet MOQ. Good availability.
Key exporters & distributorsTakara Sake USA, JFC International, Mutual Trading
Export regulationUS TTB/COLA + state tier; EU excise + labeling.
Market demandSteady demand in US, Canada, HK, Taiwan Japanese-restaurant and Asian-grocery channels
How to source itTakara Shuzo International / Takara group export channels; JFC / Mutual Trading; JETRO Discover Shochu.
Verified sourceshttps://www.takarasake.com/; https://www.takarasake.com/about-us/
MakerTakara Shuzo Co., Ltd.
OriginKyoto / Kyushu
CategoryAlcohol / Shochu
Available inUnited States, Canada, Hong Kong, Taiwan
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierMid
ChannelMass
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2208.90
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