Ultra-premium own-label Daiginjo sake
SakeSmall batch made for a global customer, currently selling in over 20 restaurants worldwide.
Kaiju Drinks / Independently owned
Bespoke
private label
drink specialists.
Bespoke champagne, sake, wine and spirits, crafted to elevate your brand and enhance every drinking experience.
Discuss a projectChampagne / Sake / Wine / Spirits
Three specialists.
One team.
Trusted from
concept to delivery.
Specialist expertise.
One experienced team.
Kaiju Drinks removes the complexity of creating premium own-label beverage programmes by managing sourcing, product development, compliance, logistics and commercial delivery through one experienced team.
Working with our established international network of producers and industry partners, we give clients direct access to premium beverages, specialist expertise and reliable global supply chains.
From single-vineyard Champagne to authentic Japanese sake, we take own-label ranges from concept to market seamlessly.
Authentic heritage
Rooted in tradition, focused on quality.
Commercial focus
Solutions that deliver for our partners.
Hands-on partnership
Direct access to the company founders.
Global perspective
Local knowledge with international experience.
01 / What we create
Bespoke means
bespoke.
A drink developed for your business.
And yours alone.
We build the liquid, proposition and presentation around your brand, your customers and your commercial requirements, working directly with the people who make it.
Our core approach goes beyond selecting an existing product and adding a label. The result is created specifically for you — and unavailable elsewhere under another name or in another guise.
02 / Selected work
Own label products developed for premium hospitality and retail markets.
Zuma Junmai Ginjo
SakeZuma’s official global sake range. 1800ml / 720ml / 300ml.
Roka 15
SakeUltra-premium 15% polished Roka own-label. 1200 bottle batch.
Kyasuku Japanese Whisky
Japanese whiskyOwn-label Japanese whisky developed for the UK retail market.
Louis Massing Brut Réserve
ChampagnePrivate-label Champagne for the US hospitality market.
03 / Direct producer relationships
A personal
connection to
your producer.
Good products start with the right people.
Our longstanding relationships with specialist producers enable genuine collaboration between you, Kaiju and the people making your drink.
Japan is a particular area of depth, built through decades of industry experience. Our capabilities extend across premium beverage categories, including Champagne, spirits and wine.
04 / You work with the owners
Meet the Kaiju’s.
The people who own, invest in and run Kaiju lead your project from the first discussion through development and commercial delivery.
You have direct access to the founders and their expertise throughout.
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, a judge for ISC Asian Spirits, and recently a fully fledged Sake Samurai. Oliver brings deep producer relationships and export and compliance expertise, leading product development from concept through production.
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.
Ed 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, gives Kaiju Drinks a unique and compelling approach.
05 / Our expertise
Here’s exactly what we do
Create your own private label drinks
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.
The liquid, bottle, label and regulations
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.
Global distribution
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.
06 / How we work
- 01
Understand
Define your customer, commercial opportunity and product brief.
- 02
Create
Develop the liquid and presentation with the right producer.
- 03
Produce
Coordinate production and relevant compliance requirements.
- 04
Deliver
Manage supply and support your launch, as the project requires.
07 / Let’s talk
Have an idea for
a drink that doesn’t
exist yet?
Start a conversation.
Tell us about your business, the product you have in mind and what you want it to achieve.