Hospitality & Trade

Maenikko produces sake to brief, allowing buyers to work directly with the brewery on a bespoke specification. This provides an opportunity to create something genuinely exclusive without committing to large production volumes.

The minimum order for export is 120 bottles, with buyers able to collaborate directly with the brewery on the sake’s specification.

United Kingdom

Umu – London

Sui Sui is proudly served at Umu, the Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Mayfair, London. Known for its dedication to traditional Kyoto cuisine and seasonal tasting menus, Umu reflects the same respect for craftsmanship and balance that defines Maenikko.

Guests can experience Sui Sui alongside refined Japanese dishes designed to highlight the balance, freshness and delicate aromatics of the sake.

Bring Maenikko To Your Guests

Customisable Elements

Each element can be tailored to create a sake suited to your market, menu or occasion. From rice and polishing ratio to brewing style and water, the brewery works directly with partners to shape each expression.

Rice Polishing Ratio

The polishing ratio is selected according to the desired style and character of the sake. Options include 35–45% for Junmai Daiginjo and 50–55% for Junmai Ginjo, while Junmai specifications can be tailored to the intended expression.

Rice

Maenikko selects rice according to each harvest, working with varieties including Yamada Nishiki, Ise Hikari and Gohyakumangoku. Alternative varieties or client-supplied rice can also be considered, subject to suitability and approval by the brewery.

Brewing Style

Each sake can be developed around the desired flavour profile, from fruity and aromatic to light and dry or rich and full-bodied. The brewer adjusts the rice, yeast, polishing ratio and brewing process to achieve the intended balance.

Brewing Water

Maenikko uses water flowing from the Nikko mountains throughout its brewing process. For bespoke projects, clients may also propose a regional or specialist water source, subject to suitability, quality testing and approval by the brewery..

Trade & Export

Interested in distributing Maenikko sake or featuring it on your menu?

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FAQ

Made to Order Sake

120 bottle minimum for export
Bespoke specification
Direct collaboration with the brewery

Bases of Sake

Choose from Junmai Daiginjo, Junmai Ginjo, Tokubetsu Junmai or Junmai.

Rice options may include Yamada Nishiki, Ise Hikari, Gohyakumangoku and other varieties selected according to the harvest. Clients may also propose their own rice, subject to approval by the brewery.

Available rice polishing ratios include 35%, 40%, 45%, 50% and 55%, with alternative specifications available upon request.

Maenikko uses water flowing from the Nikko mountains. Client-supplied water may also be considered, subject to quality testing and additional costs.

Styles of Sake

The flavour profile can be developed according to your preferences or left to the recommendation of the master brewer.

Customisable elements include:

• Aroma, from subtle to expressive
• Sweetness or dryness
• Body, from light to full-bodied
• Acidity, from gentle to pronounced

The brewery can recommend a balanced style based on the intended market, menu, occasion or customer.

Brewing and Bottling

Pressing options include modern machine pressing, traditional pressing and drip pressing. Alternative methods may involve additional production costs.

Filtered and unfiltered styles are available, alongside adjusted or unadjusted alcohol levels. Most commercially available sake falls between 14% and 16% ABV.

The sake may be unpasteurised, pasteurised or produced as a split batch.

Bottle options may include green, brown, black, clear and blue glass, with standard, frosted and specialist finishes available. A selection of closure colours can also be discussed.

The minimum order for export is 120 bottles. Final quantities, bottle sizes and availability will be confirmed during the quotation process.

Labelling and Packaging

Clients are welcome to provide their own finished label design. Maenikko can also arrange professional design support for an additional fee.

Traditional washi paper labels and other specialist materials may be available at an additional cost.

Packaging options include paper and wooden presentation boxes, alongside a choice of standard or decorative bottle seals. Final materials and costs will be confirmed according to the specification and order quantity.