Takumi Sosei Inc. (Headquarters: Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture; CEO: Yasumura Akihiko), a member of the Pasona Group, will begin selling "Inishie No Bishu," a premium brand of carefully selected long-aged aged sake, shochu, awamori, and plum wine, on " 47 storey " (operated by JTB Corporation), a cross-border e-commerce support service that can sell in 118 countries and regions around the world, from Friday, April 19th .
▲Ancient fine wine "INISHIE Takumi No.1 Ryuriki Blend"
▲Ancient fine wine "2007 Nakano Umeshu"
The number of foreign visitors to Japan in March 2024 was 3,081,600, 11.6% higher than in March 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic, and the highest number since statistics began in 1964 (*1). In addition, the size of the global cross-border e-commerce market is predicted to expand from US$785 billion in 2021 to US$7,938 billion in 2030, with an average annual growth rate of approximately 26.2% (estimated) (*2), and inbound tourism and the cross-border e-commerce market are expanding.
In order to carry on Japan's traditional aged sake culture, Takumi Sosei has developed the premium brand of long-aged sake, "Kosoki no Biju," and has worked to expand sales channels for aged sake and support sake breweries.
We will now begin selling "Kosoki no Bishu" on the e-commerce website "47storey," which allows customers in 118 countries and regions around the world to purchase local specialties from all over Japan. Through this, we hope to increase awareness and expand sales channels for "koshu," a Japanese tradition, overseas.
Takumi Sosei will continue to contribute to the further expansion of the sake market, while also helping to ensure that Japan's traditional culture of sake brewing is passed on to future generations as a sustainable culture, and to the realization of a society in which each and every craftsman can continue to have their dreams and aspirations.
*1 Number of foreign visitors to Japan, Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) (estimated figure as of March 2024)
*2 "FY2022 Market Survey on Electronic Commerce" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Sales overview of "Old Beauty Liquor" at "47 storey"
◆Sales start date:
Friday, April 19, 2024
◆Sales site:
https://shop.buyee.jp/47storey/shopping/search/store/a0000465
◆Products for sale:
◇ "INISHIE Takumi Series" (set of one brand of sake, 200ml each) 5,000 yen (tax included)
・"INISHIE Takumi No.1 Ryuriki Blend"
Based on the 1997 vintage, which has a mature aroma, and the 2007 vintage, which has a well-balanced aroma, the 2010 Ryuriki, which has won gold medals in various competitions, is blended to add sweetness. It has a rich, deep flavor reminiscent of a dessert wine.
・"INISHIE Takumi No.2 Phantom Waterfall Blend"
A blend of aged sakes, the ratio of which was designed around the concept of "acidity." By blending with the white wine-like "2009 Maboroshi no Taki," the three vintage sakes produce a gorgeous, delicate aroma and a fruity, refreshing taste. The firm acidity makes it perfect for pairing with food.
・"INISHIE Takumi No.3 Ume Nishiki Blend"
A blend designed with the concept of "maturity." Blending with "1993 Ume Nishiki," which has a strong sense of maturity, creates a unique, complex and well-balanced flavor that is sour, umami, astringent, and slightly bitter. The aged aroma gives it a rich and gorgeous aroma.
◇ "Old Beauty 2009 Matsufuji Umeshu" (1 brand of umeshu set, 180ml each) 5,500 yen (tax included)
It won the Platinum Award in the Umeshu category at the Singapore Sake Challenge 2023. The sweetness of the umeshu is achieved using Okinawan brown sugar cooked in a pot. This is a masterpiece made using only Nankou plums from Kishu Minabe, soaked in rich awamori.
◇ "Old Beauty 2007 Nakano Umeshu" (set of one brand of umeshu, 300ml each) 7,700 yen (tax included)
This plum liquor was made using 100% Nanko plums from Wakayama Prefecture and was brewed in 2007. The plum aroma is rich and deep because it is an unprocessed liquor. You can also sense the smoky aroma that comes from the aging process, which gives it its distinctive character.
◇ "Ancient Plum Wine" (Set of 3 brands of plum wine, 300ml each) 16,500 yen (tax included)
A set of three plum wines made with rare vintage shochu and vintage awamori aged for over 10 years. Each is made by a different brewery, so you can enjoy comparing them.
