Bespoke, private-label drinks specialists

Bespoke Champagne, Sake, Wine, and Spirits. Crafted to elevate your brand and enhance every drinking experience.

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Kaiju means “strange beast”. Inspired by Japan’s legendary giants (like Godzilla), we create beverages that are boldly crafted and unmistakably refined.

A strange beast indeed. Kaiju Drinks was born when a Sake brewery owner, an ex-Disney executive, a UK Sake pioneer, and a drinks industry expert found themselves in a bar together…

What started as a passion project between friends and collaborators has grown into something far bigger.

We take your idea of the perfect drink and bring it to life. From first spark to final serve - we listen, explore, and create with intent, partnering with you across the entire product journey.

We’re proud of where we’ve come from, and even more excited about what’s next.

Here’s exactly what we do

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  • We work with some of the best international restaurants and retail outlets and while our roots are in Sake, our expertise now extends to Champagne and a broad range of wines and spirits. We are able to create bespoke drinks tailored entirely to your taste, brand, and presentation.

    All we need from you is an idea — a spark, or a clear sense of what your ideal private-label product should be. From there, we work closely with you to shape, refine, and bring that vision to life.

  • When we talk about a bespoke product, we mean a market-ready drink that is the perfect reflection of your brand. We personalise every detail — the liquid, the bottle, the label, the box and the closure. We can also manage all local market regulations and legal requirements, ensuring your product is ready for launch as soon as you receive it.

  • We also bring the huge advantage of our own global distribution network. With trusted partners across North America, Europe, the UK, the Middle East and Asia, we make international product launches effortless. From pricing strategies to tariffs, import duties, and customs timelines, we handle all the complexities so you can focus on your brand — leaving the logistics and headaches to us.

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The 3 Kaiju’s

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Edward Borgerding

Ed brings a wealth of global film industry experience to Kaiju Drinks, having held top roles including EVP at Walt Disney International and CEO of both Abu Dhabi Media Company and ImageNation Films. With deep expertise in international business, high-level problem solving, and an unrivalled network, he adds an essential, intangible edge to the team, which, when combined with the distinct skill sets of the other two Kaiju, gives Kaiju Drinks a unique and compelling approach.

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Oliver Hilton-Johnson

Oliver is a Japanese Sake and Shōchū specialist and the Director of Tengu Sake. Tengu Sake has been named the IWC’s ‘Sake Specialist of the Year’ five times and Ollie was recognised in 2019 as one of the drinks industry’s ‘Future 50’ professionals to watch. A Panel Chair for both IWC Sake and IWSC Asian Spirits, and a judge for ISC Asian Spirits, he brings unparalleled knowledge of the global Sake world and a broad network of extraordinary producers to partner with our clients.

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Barry McCaughley

Barry has spent over 25 years shaping the UK drinks scene, building brands, bar concepts, and expert teams from the ground up. A runner-up in Sake Sommelier of the Year 2013 and a 12 year veteran Judge of Sake, Asian drinks, Spirits and Wine, he blends deep industry knowledge with a business-savvy approach, turning a passion for exceptional beverages into world-class experiences. At Kaiju, he channels this expertise to craft drinks that are bold, precise, and unforgettable.

Let’s Work Together!

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Three blue bottles with white labels and Japanese characters, labeled 'ZUMA', are placed on a glass display case in front of a restaurant kitchen with chefs and shelves of plates and dishes inside.

Project: Zuma Junmai Ginjo

Zuma — one of our first and most valued partners.

We crafted a bespoke premium sake (in three formats) for this international restaurant group, designed for a worldwide launch and press debut. Every bottle is delivered consistently across 20+ outlets globally, with a standardised price and position on their sake list.

Today, we continue to innovate with Zuma, creating new products that push the boundaries of what sake can be.