The Fine SAKE Award, Japan

The Fine Sake Awards Japan 2021

RESULTS

57 Grand Gold Medals and 253 Gold Medals

We have received 1000 entries from number of 261 breweries in the 11th year of this event.
Fair and strict examination was conducted on April 8, which resulted in 57 Grand Gold Medals and 253 Gold Medals (award rate 31.0%).

Grand Gold Medal

18 awarded
 / 325 entries
award rate 5.5%
3 awarded
 / 56 entries
award rate 5.4%
18 awarded
 / 313 entries
award rate 5.8%
16 awarded
 / 277 entries
award rate 5.8%
2 awarded
 / 29 entries
award rate 6.9%

Gold Medal

82 awarded
 / 325 entries
award rate 25.2%
14 awarded
 / 56 entries
award rate 25.0%
80 awarded
 / 313 entries
award rate 25.6%
68 awarded
 / 277 entries
award rate 24.5%
9 awarded
 / 29 entries
award rate 31.0%

Grand Gold Medal

The Fine Sake Awards Japan (main category)
Junmai Daiginjo Kita-Akita
Hokushika Sake Co., Ltd.
Akita
Junmai Ginjo Tuyahime Nandodemo
Azumanofumoto Sake Brewery
Yamagata
Ozeno Yukidoke Junmai Daiginjo Namazume
Ryujin Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Gunma
JUNMAI MUROKA
ISHIKAWA BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Tokyo
Koshi no Bairi Junmai Ginjo
DHC SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Echigotsurukame Junmai
ECHIGOTSURUKAME Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Nanawarai Ginjo
NANAWARAI SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Nanawarai Kiso-san Miyamanisiki Junmaishu
NANAWARAI SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Tokusen Kunizakari Junmai Ginjo Handago 1801
Nakano Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Aichi
Kyohime Junmai Daiginjo MURASAKI
Kyohime Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Hamafukutsuru Junmai Daiginjo
Koyama Honke Shuzo Co., Ltd. Nada Hamafukutsurugura
Hyogo
Hakutsuru Daiginjo SWEET EDITION
HAKUTSURU SAKE BREWING Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Hakushika Suzuro
Tatsuuma-Honke Brewing Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
KONISHI Daiginjo Hiyashibori
KONISHI BREWING Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
KONISHI Daiginjo Ice Temperature Aging
KONISHI BREWING Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Choryo Junmai Ginjo Kokoroyoshi
Choryo Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Nara
Kinpo Junmaishu
Kinpo Syuzo Co.
Shimane
Ginjo-Shu Kissho-Zuiyo
ZUIYO Co., Ltd.
Kumamoto
Sparkling Sake Category
Chobitto Kanpai
HANANOMAI BREWING Co., Ltd.
Shizuoka
Shochikubai Shirakabegura "Mio" ICHIKA BNANANOYOUNAKAORINO Sparkging Seishu
TAKARA SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Kamikokoro Shuwa Shuwa
Kamikokoroshuzo Co., Ltd.
Okayama
Premium Daiginjo Category
Junmai Daiginjo Joppari Hanaomoi
ROKKA SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Aomori
Fukukomachi Junmai-Daiginjo Hyakuden 40
Kimura Brewery.Inc
Akita
Junmai Daiginjo CHOKAISAN
TENJU SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Akita
Uyo Kinran Daiginjo Yukimegami 33
Kinran Sake Brewery Inc
Yamagata
Oze no Yukidoke Junmai Daiginjo Aiyama 48
Ryujin Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Gunma
Tokyo-Zakari Junmai Daiginjo
Koyama Honke Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Saitama
Daiginjo Koshitanrei Wine Bottle
ECHIGO SHUZO.,LTD.
Niigata
Koshinohomare Daiginjo Namazake
Koshinohomare
Niigata
Koshi no Yukitsubaki Junmai Daiginjo Toku-A Yamadanishiki
Yukitsubaki Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Nanawarai Daiginjo Ginka
NANAWARAI SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Daisekkei Junmai Daiginjo
Daisekkei Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Hourai Junmai Daiginjo Irootoko
Watanabe Shuzouten Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Shirayuki Daiginjo Itami Morohaku
KONISHI BREWING Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
MIMUROSUGI JUNMAI DAIGINJO
IMANISHI SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Nara
DAIGINJO KIWAMIHIJIRI TOBINDORI
MIYASHITA SAKE BREWERY
Okayama
Sanzen Daiginjo Yamadanishiki 35
Kikuchi Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Okayama
GOKYO JUNMAI DAIGINJO KIOKEKIMOTOZUKURI
SAKAI SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Yamaguchi
Ishizuchi Junmai Daiginjo VANQUISH
Ishizuchi Shuzo Corporation
Ehime
Premium Junmai Category
MANATSURU JUNMAI GINJO
TANAKA SHUZOUTEN
Miyagi
Junmai Ginjo Zao
Zaoshuzo Corporation
Miyagi
Fukukomachi Tokubetsu Junmai Omachi-sikomi
Kimura Brewery.Inc
Akita
Temahima Junmai Daiginjo Yukimegami
Rokkasen Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Iwanoi Yamahai Junmai Ginjo Yamadanishiki
IWASE SAKE BREWING Co., Ltd.
Chiba
Hanajikan
TAKEDA SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Chikuha Ika Junmai
Kazuma Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Ishikawa
Daisekkei Tokubetsu Junmai Namagenshu
Daisekkei Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Nagano
EIKUN JUNMAI GINJO KOTOSENNEN
SAITO SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
MIMUROSUGI JUNMAI GINJO
IMANISHI SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Nara
Kankiko Junmai Ginjo Chiisanayorokobi
SAWADA SYUZO Co., Ltd.
Nara
Nokoshu sign50
Miyako-Nishiki Sake Brewing Limited
Shimane
Kinryo Setouchi Olive Junmai Ginjo
NISHINOKINRYO CORP.
Kagawa
Muroka Junmai Genshu Kaimei 2001
Motomiyasakamise Corporation
Ehime
Junmai Ginjo Hanayuki
KAWAZU SAKE BREWING COMPANY
Kumamoto
Gekkeikan Haiku
GEKKEIKAN SAKE (USA), INC.
USA
Premium Sparkling Sake Category
Ninkiichi Sparkring Brut Nature
NINKI INC.
Fukushima
Garyubai Sparkling Sake
Sanwa Shuzou Co., Ltd.
Shizuoka

Gold Medal

The Fine Sake Awards Japan (main category)
Mutsu Otokoyama Classic
Hachinohe Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Aomori
Asabiraki Tokubetsu Junmai-shu YAWARAKA
Asabiraki Co., Ltd.
Iwate
Yuki-no-Matsushima Tokubetsu Junmai-Shu
Taiwagura Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Tenjo-mugen Umakuchi Tokubetsu-Junmai
Nakayu Sake Brewery
Miyagi
Takashimizu Daiginjo
Akita Shurui Seizoh Co., Ltd.
Akita
Bisyu Ranman Tokubetsu Junmaishu
Akitameijyo Co., Ltd.
Akita
Itteki Senryo Daiginjo
AKITAKENHAKKO KOGYO Co., Ltd.
Akita
Itteki Senryo Junmai Daiginjo
AKITAKENHAKKO KOGYO Co., Ltd.
Akita
Hideyoshi Junmai Nama Genshu
Suzuki Brewing and Co.
Akita
Hatsufune Junmai Ginjo Namazake
TENJU SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Akita
Junmai Ginjo Taiheizan 55
Kodama Brewing Co., Ltd.
Akita
Fukunotomo Junmai Ginjo Namazake Akitainu Label
Fukunotomo Syuzo Co., Ltd.
Akita
Daiginjo Kita-Akita
Hokushika Sake Co., Ltd.
Akita
Ginrei Gassan Junmai Ginjo
Gassan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Koujyou Junmai Ginjo Tuyahime
Hamada Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Rokkasen Godan Shikomi Junmai
Rokkasen Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Yusa Junmai Ginjo
Okunomatsu Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Fukushima
YUMENOKANADE JUNMAI DAIGINJO
HANAHARU SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Fukushima
Haruka Junmai
Suehiro Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Fukushima
Ninkiichi Black
NINKI INC.
Fukushima
Natsu Sanran Junmai Ginjo
Tonoike Shuzouten
Tochigi
Ryujin Tokubetsu Junmai
Ryujin Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Gunma
Koyama Honke Kai
Koyama Honke Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Saitama
HAREGIKU TOKUBETU JUNMAISHU
TOASHUZO.Co., Ltd.
Saitama
KINOENE JUNMAI MIGAKI HACHIWARI
IINUMAHONKE Co., Ltd.
Chiba
Jinyu Junmai Ginjo
Nabedana
Chiba
Sakatanishiki Junmai
Setoshuzo-Ten Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa
Sakatanishiki
Setoshuzo-Ten Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa
MUKANTEI
KIKUSUI SAKE Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Junmai Echigonoamakuchi 720ML Bottle
ECHIGO SHUZO.,LTD.
Niigata
Tokubetsu Junmai Taiyozakari
Taiyo Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Kenshin Tokubetsu Honjozo
Ikedayashuzou Kabusikigaisha
Niigata
Koshino Kanchubai Gold Label Junmai Ginjo
Niigata Meijo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Kiminoi Junmai
Kiminoisyuzou
Niigata
Koshi no Bairi Tokubetsu Junmai
DHC SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Echigotsurukame Natsunosake Junmai Namachozo
ECHIGOTSURUKAME Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Koshinohomare Tokubetsu Junmai Irodori
Koshinohomare
Niigata
Daiginjo Echigo-zakura
Echigozakura Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Junmai Daiginjo Echigo-zakura
Echigozakura Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Yukitsubaki Junmai Ginjo
Yukitsubaki Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
SINSEN ARABASHIRI GINJO
HIGASHI SAKE BREWING COMPANY, LTD.
Ishikawa
Born: Tokishirazu
Katoukichibee Shouten
Fukui
CHAR HALLEY JIKAGUMI JUNMAI
Endo Brewery Inc.
Nagano
Tokubetsu Honjozo TAKANENISHIKI
Kikusui Brewery Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Imanishiki Tokubetsu Junmaishu
YONEZAWA SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Okuhida Yuki Junmai Ginjo
Okuhida Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Gifu
SHIRAMAYUMI Tokubetsu Junmai Hidahomare
KABA Shuzojo Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Hourai Tensaitouji no Nyukonshu
Watanabe Shuzouten Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Hourai Kuramoto no Kakusizake Bangaihin
Watanabe Shuzouten Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Kiyosujyo Nobunaga Shiboritate
Kiyosuzakura Brewery Corp.
Aichi
Nouhimenosato Kakushi Ginjo
Kiyosuzakura Brewery Corp.
Aichi
Daiginjo Nagoya Castle Honmaru Palace
Kintora Co., Ltd.
Aichi
Azumaryu Ginjo Nagoyakana
Toshun Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Aichi
Tokusen Kunizakari Saika Daiginjo
Nakano Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Aichi
Cold Mifuku Junmai Ginjo
Mifukushuzo.Co., Ltd.
Shiga
JUNMAI DAIGINJO SHUHO
TAMANOHIKARI SAKE BREWING Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Yamadanishiki Daiginjo Takumi
Kyohime Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Junmai Daiginjo Takumi
Kyohime Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Tokusen Shochikubai Daiginjo Migakisanwarikyubu
TAKARA SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Shochikubai Kaori Pack Koubo 877
TAKARA SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Tomio Junmai Ginjo Gionkomachi
Kitagawahonke Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Gekkeikan THE SHOT Junmai
Gekkeikan Sake Company, Ltd.
Kyoto
Gekkeikan THE SHOT Honjozo
Gekkeikan Sake Company, Ltd.
Kyoto
Gomon KAGURA Nanayo Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu 70
Matsui Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Hakutsuru Daiginjo
HAKUTSURU SAKE BREWING Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Kiku-Masamune Shiboritate Gin-Pack
Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Kiku-Masamune Shiboritate Gin-Rich
Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Hamafukutsuru Daiginjo Bizen-Omachi
Koyama Honke Shuzo Co., Ltd. Nada Hamafukutsurugura
Hyogo
Tokubetsu Junmai Gisuke Muroka Nama Genshu
Naratoyosawashuzo Co., Ltd.
Nara
KIWAMIHIJIRI JUNMAI ICHIBAN SHIZUKU
MIYASHITA SAKE BREWERY
Okayama
KIWAMIHIJIRI OMACHI JUNMAI
MIYASHITA SAKE BREWERY
Okayama
NIHONSHU HAKUBOTAN JUNMAI GINJO RENKA
HAKUBOTAN SHUZOU Co., Ltd.
Hiroshima
five yellow JUNMAISHU SHIROKOUJI
SAKAI SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Yamaguchi
Narutotai Junmai Genshu Mizu to Kome
Honke Matsuura Brewing Co., Ltd.
Tokushima
Kinryo Geppaku Ginjo
NISHINOKINRYO CORP.
Kagawa
KYOHINA MIYAMA JIKAGUMI NAMA GENSHU
SAKAROKU SAKE BREWING Co., Ltd.
Ehime
Yamatan Masamune Junmaishu Matsuyama-Mii
YAGI-SHUZOBU Co., Ltd.
Ehime
Standard Classical Shiboritate
Ishikura-shuzou Co., Ltd.
Fukuoka
Kurodabushi Rin
Osatosyuzou Co., Ltd.
Fukuoka
Junmai Ginjo Kitaya Gin no Sato
KITAYA Co., Ltd.
Fukuoka
Junmaishu Kitaya Kansansui
KITAYA Co., Ltd.
Fukuoka
Tedukuri Junmaishu Mitsutake
Mitsutake Shuzojo LP
Saga
Sparkling Sake Category
Atagonomatsu Sparkling
Niizawa Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Sparkling CHOKAISAN
TENJU SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Akita
DEWAZAKURA TOBIROKU
DEWAZAKURA SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Rokkasen Hitotoki Rose
Rokkasen Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Rokkasen Hitotoki Junmai
Rokkasen Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Ninkiichi Rice Magic Red
NINKI INC.
Fukushima
MIZUBASHO JUNMAI GINJO SPARKLING SAKE
NAGAI SAKE INC.
Gunma
SAKAGURA NO AWAYUKI PREMIUM
YOSHINOGAWA Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Koshinohomare Happou Junmaishu awashu
Koshinohomare
Niigata
Jozen Mizunogotoshi Sparkling Sake
Shirataki Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Shochikubai Shirakabegura "Mio" ICHIKA ICHIGONOYOUNAKAORINO Sparkging Seishu
TAKARA SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Shochikubai Shirakabegura Mio Sparkling Sake
TAKARA SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
SPARKLING SAKE HANA-AWAKA
Ozeki Corporation
Hyogo
Sparkling Sake Awayura
Ishikura-shuzou Co., Ltd.
Fukuoka
Premium Daiginjo Category
Junmai Daiginjo Yuinoka
Kamiheishuzo
Iwate
Date-no-Miyako Junmai Daiginjo
Taiwagura Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Tenjo-mugen Daiginjo Yamadanishiki
Nakayu Sake Brewery
Miyagi
Daiginjo Shizukuzake Urakasumi
Saura Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Zankyo
Niizawa Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Hakurakusei Junmai Daiginjo
Niizawa Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Takashimizu Wacho
Akita Shurui Seizoh Co., Ltd.
Akita
Ranman Junmai Daiginjo Ichihozumi
Akitameijyo Co., Ltd.
Akita
Mastuemon
Suzuki Brewing and Co.
Akita
Taiheizan Junmai Daiginjo Tenko
Kodama Brewing Co., Ltd.
Akita
Sawamasamune Daiginjo Benibanayajubei
Furusawa Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Faucon Junmai Daiginjo 38 Yukimegami Honnama
Hamada Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Toko Junmai Daiginjo Yukimegami
Kojima Sohonten Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Yonetsuru Junmai Daiginjo Ten ni mau Tsuru no Kagayaki
Yonetsuru.Shuzo.Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Ooyama Daiginjo Hunagake Shizukuzake
KATOH KAHACHIROH SHUZOH Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Black George Junmai Daiginjo
Okunomatsu Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Fukushima
Ninkiichi Junmai Daiginjo 6
NINKI INC.
Fukushima
Ryujin Junmai Daiginjo Binkanhiire
Ryujin Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Gunma
Oze no Yukidoke Junmai Daiginjo Suisei 50
Ryujin Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Gunma
MIZUBASHO JUNMAI DAIGINJO PREMIUM
NAGAI SAKE INC.
Gunma
NAGATORO JUNMAI DAIGINJO
FUJISAKISOBESHOTEN Co., Ltd.
Saitama
Jinyu Daiginjo Taijyu
Nabedana
Chiba
Kanpyokai Shuppinshu Umeichirin
Umeichirin Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Chiba
Daiginjo Sakarimasu
Koganeishuzo Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa
JUNMAI DAIGINJO 50 PAIR
YOSHINOGAWA Co., Ltd.
Niigata
OFUKUMASAMUNE DAIGINJO FUNESHIBORI
OFUKUSHUZOU COMPANY
Niigata
Junmai Daiginjo Myokosan
Myokoshuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Junmai Daiginjo Tancho Nishiki
Niigata Meijo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Koshi no Bairi Junmai Daiginjo Muroka-Nama-Genshu
DHC SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Koshi no Bairi Junmai Daiginjo Gold Bottle
DHC SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Manotsuru Junmai Daiginjo Sado Yamadanishiki
Obata Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Hokusetsu Daiginjo YK35
Hokusetsu Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Echigotsurukame Tokujo Junmai Daiginjo
ECHIGOTSURUKAME Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Echigotsurukame Tojisaibaimai Junmai Daiginjo
ECHIGOTSURUKAME Co., Ltd.
Niigata
KURAMITSU
KIKUSUI SAKE Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Aumont Junmai Daiginjo Murokagenshu
Ichishima Sake Brewery Inc.
Niigata
ECHIGOTOJI JUNMAI DAIGINJO KOSHITANREI
KINSHIHAI SHUZO
Niigata
Hakuryu Tokusen Junmai Daiginjo
Hakuryushuzo
Niigata
Chikuha Hyakumangoku no Shiro Daiginjo
Kazuma Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Ishikawa
Hanagaki Misatonishiki Junmai Daiginjo
Nambu Sake Brewery Inc.
Fukui
Taikan Junmai Daiginjo Fukurosizukudori
Taikan Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Yamanashi
KEIRYU DAIGINJO SHIZUKU
Endo Brewery Inc.
Nagano
Korin Junmai Daiginjo Shokaku
Chiyogiku.,Ltd.
Gifu
Junmai Daiginjo Tenrokuhairyo
Tenryou Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Gifu
KAIUN JUNMAI DAIGINJO
DOISHUZOJO Co., Ltd.
Shizuoka
KINSHACHI DAIGINJO
MORITA KINSHACHI SHUZO CORPORATION
Aichi
Chotokusen Kunizakari Daiginjo
Nakano Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Aichi
Chotokusen Kunizakari Junmai Daiginjo Nakano
Nakano Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Aichi
Kiso Sansen Buryo Togen
Naito Brewery Co., Ltd.
Aichi
Daiginjo 39 Syouhou
Kiyosuzakura Brewery Corp.
Aichi
Miyanoyuki Junmai Daiginjo Syukon
Miyazakihonten Co., Ltd.
Mie
Suzukagawa Junmai Daiginjo Zenryo Yamadanishiki
Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten Ltd.
Mie
Seiun Junmai Daiginjo
Goto Shuzojo & Co., Ltd.
Mie
Hanzo Junmai Daiginjo Kaminoho Namagenshu
Ota Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Mie
Jurakudai Junmai Daiginjo Limited Edition
Sasaki Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Jurakudai Junmai Daiginjo
Sasaki Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Junmai Daiginjo Karaku
Shoutoku Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
EIKUN JUNMAI DAIGINJO IZUTSUYAIHEI 35%
SAITO SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Daiginjo Genshu Kyohime Fukuroduri Tobindori Shizukuzake
Kyohime Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Junmai Daiginjo Gomon KAGURA Muroka Nama Genshu
Matsui Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
SAWANOTSURU X03 MUROKA GENSHU
Sawanotsuru Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Sakuramasamune Kinmare Daiginjo Genshu
Sakuramasamune Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Hakushika Classics Nishinomiyago Daiginjo Namachozo
Tatsuuma-Honke Brewing Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Shirayuki Daiginjo Namazake Ice Temperature Aging
KONISHI BREWING Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Shirayuki Daiginjo Nama Genshu Ice Temperature Aging
KONISHI BREWING Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Yamahai Daiginjo Kasumitsuru
Kasumitsuru Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Daiginjo SEPPIKOSAN
TSUBOSAKA SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Umenoyado Junmai Daiginjo Yamadanishiki
UMENOYADO BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Nara
Umenoyado Junmai Daiginjo Bizen Omachi
UMENOYADO BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Nara
YAMADANISHIKI JUNMAI DAIGINJO SAIKA
KOKONOE SAIKA Co., Ltd.
Wakayama
Oki Homare Junmai Daiginjo Tobin Kakoi
Oki Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Shimane
Akaiwa Omachi Nama
Toshimori Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Okayama
KIWAMIHIJIRI JUNMAI DAIGINJO TAKASHIMAOMACHI
MIYASHITA SAKE BREWERY
Okayama
Sanzen Junmai Daiginjo Omachi
Kikuchi Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Okayama
Kamikokoro Kokoro Junmai Daiginjo
Kamikokoroshuzo Co., Ltd.
Okayama
Narutotai Daiginjo
Honke Matsuura Brewing Co., Ltd.
Tokushima
Kirameki Kinryo Junmai Daiginjo
NISHINOKINRYO CORP.
Kagawa
MORINOKURA Junmai Daiginjo Kaze
MORINOKURA BREWING Co.
Fukuoka
Daiginjo Chiyonosono EXCEL
Chiyonosono Sake Brewery INC.
Kumamoto
Junmai Daiginjo Sansui
Oimatsushuzo Co., Ltd.
Oita
Premium Junmai Category
Mutsu Hassen Red-label
Hachinohe Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Aomori
Tokubetsu Junmai-shu Hanafubuki
ROKKA SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Aomori
Tono-komachi Junmai Ginjoshu
Kamiheishuzo
Iwate
Yuki-no-Matsushima Kura-no-Hana Junmai Ginjo
Taiwagura Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Tokubetsu Junmai Zao
Zaoshuzo Corporation
Miyagi
Hakurakusei Junmai Ginjo
Niizawa Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Hideyoshi Hyakuden
Suzuki Brewing and Co.
Akita
Fukunotomo Junmai Ginjo Namagenshu Fuyuki FFF
Fukunotomo Syuzo Co., Ltd.
Akita
Fukunotomo Junmai Ginjo Genshu Fuyuki Premium Nama
Fukunotomo Syuzo Co., Ltd.
Akita
Ninkiichi Junmai Ginjo 5
NINKI INC.
Fukushima
bo: Junmai Ginjo Hitogokochi
Tonoike Shuzouten
Tochigi
bo: Junmai Ginjo Gohyakumangoku
Tonoike Shuzouten
Tochigi
KINOENE JUNMAI GINJO
IINUMAHONKE Co., Ltd.
Chiba
Iwanoi Junmai Ginjo Gohyakumangoku
IWASE SAKE BREWING Co., Ltd.
Chiba
MATSUMIDORI JUNMAI GINJO S.tokyo
NAKAZAWA SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa
MATSUMIDORI TOKUBETSU JUNMAISHU
NAKAZAWA SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa
Setoichi Iza
Setoshuzo-Ten Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa
Toujisaibaimaijikomi Tokubetsu Junmai Myoukosan
Myokoshuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Denyuu Junmai Ginjo
Takanoi Shuzou Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Denyuu Tezukuri Premium Tokubetsu Junmai
Takanoi Shuzou Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Koshi no Bairi Junmai Ginjo Kuradashi-Genshu
DHC SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Koshi no Bairi Junmai Ginjo Green Gradation
DHC SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Hokusetsu Junmai Ginjo Koshitanrei
Hokusetsu Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Echigotsurukame Koshiichi Junmai Ginjo
ECHIGOTSURUKAME Co., Ltd.
Niigata
DENSHIN YUKI
IPPONGI KUBOHONTEN Co., Ltd.
Fukui
CHAR DONATI HATSUGUMI JUNMAI GINJO
Endo Brewery Inc.
Nagano
Alps Masamune Junmai Ginjo Nakadori Genshu
Kametaya Syuzoten Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Takaonotengu Junmai Ginjo
MAIHIME BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Shinshumaihime Princess Time Junmai Ginjo
MAIHIME BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Kuromatsusenjyo Junmai Ginjo Kinmonnisiki
Senjyo Brewery Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Sansya Junmai Ginjo Hanakoubo
Harada Brewery Co., Ltd.
Gifu
SHIRAMAYUMI Junmai Ginjo Hidahomare
KABA Shuzojo Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Hourai Junmai Ginjo Kadentezukuri
Watanabe Shuzouten Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Hourai Funabajikazume Muroka Namagenshu
Watanabe Shuzouten Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Hourai Tezukuri Junmai Hidahomare
Watanabe Shuzouten Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Hatsumidori Junmai Ginjo Muroka Namagenshu
Okuhida Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Garyubai Junmai Ginjo Sanmiwajo
Sanwa Shuzou Co., Ltd.
Shizuoka
Garyubai Junmai Ginjo Homarefuji
Sanwa Shuzou Co., Ltd.
Shizuoka
Junmai Ginjo Genshu Sonnoh
Yamazaki Limited Partnership
Aichi
Konotsukasa Junmai Ginjo Yumesansui Namagenshu
Shibata Brewery Co., Ltd.
Aichi
Miyanoyuki Junmai Ginjo Namagenshu
Miyazakihonten Co., Ltd.
Mie
Suzukagawa Junmai Ginjo
Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten Ltd.
Mie
Hanzo Junmai Ginjo Umakuchi Namagenshu
Ota Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Mie
Junmai Gomon KAGURA Muroka Nama Genshu Clear
Matsui Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
AKASHI-TAI TOKUBETSU JUNMAI
AKASHI SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Shirayuki Junmai Ginjo Akafuji
KONISHI BREWING Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Nanatsu-Ume Yamadanishiki Kimoto Tokubetsu Junmaishu
Koyama Honke Shuzo Co., Ltd. Nada Hamafukutsurugura
Hyogo
Junmai Ginjo SEPPIKOSAN YUMENADESHIKO
TSUBOSAKA SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Junmai Ginjo SEPPIKOSAN GI HARIMA
TSUBOSAKA SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Junmai Ginjo Gisuke Aiyama Muroka Namagenshu
Naratoyosawashuzo Co., Ltd.
Nara
Junmai Ginjo Gisuke Yamadanishiki Muroka Namagenshu
Naratoyosawashuzo Co., Ltd.
Nara
Oki Homare Junmaishu Muromachi 90
Oki Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Shimane
Nishiki Komomiji Junmai Ginjo
Miyako-Nishiki Sake Brewing Limited
Shimane
Junmai Ginjo UZU Yamadanishiki
NIHONKAI SHUZOU Co., Ltd.
Shimane
Sanzen Junmai Ginjo Asahi
Kikuchi Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Okayama
Sempuku Junmai Daiginjo Muroka Genshu
MIYAKEHONTEN Co., Ltd.
Hiroshima
NIHONSHU HAKUBOTAN JUNMAI GINJO NAKAGUMI
HAKUBOTAN SHUZOU Co., Ltd.
Hiroshima
five orange JUNMAI GINJO 1KAI HIIRE
SAKAI SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Yamaguchi
KURABITO NO JIMANSAKE
SHIMONOSEKI SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Yamaguchi
Narutotai Junmai Ginjo
Honke Matsuura Brewing Co., Ltd.
Tokushima
TOKUBETSU JUNMAI MUROKAGENSHU TOSATSURU
TOSATSURU SAKE BREWING Co., Ltd.
Kochi
Junmai Ginjo Hyakunen-gura F44
Ishikura-shuzou Co., Ltd.
Fukuoka
Tokubetsu Junmaishu Kitaya Souden Yamahai Jikomi
KITAYA Co., Ltd.
Fukuoka
Munemasa Junmai Ginjoshu -15
MUNEMASA SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Saga
Hizenkuragokoro Junmai Ginjo
Yano Shuzo Ltd.
Saga
Umegae Junmai Ginjo
Umegae
Nagasaki
WAKABOTAN JUNMAI GINJO
SANWA SHURUI Co., Ltd.
Oita
WAKABOTAN JUNMAI GINJO YAMADANISHIKI
SANWA SHURUI Co., Ltd.
Oita
Premium Sparkling Sake Category
ICHINOKURA SUZUNE GALA
ICHINOKURA Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Yonetsuru Sparkling Rose
Yonetsuru.Shuzo.Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Kaika Awa Sake
Daiichisyuzou Kabushikigaisya
Tochigi
MIZUBASHO YUKIHOTAKA AWA SAKE
NAGAI SAKE INC.
Gunma
MIZUBASHO Artist Series Floral Sparkling
NAGAI SAKE INC.
Gunma
Taikan Sparkling
Taikan Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Yamanashi
Sempuku Sparkling
MIYAKEHONTEN Co., Ltd.
Hiroshima
Yatsushika Sparkling Niji
Yatsushika Brewery Co., Ltd.
Oita
Yatsushika awa sake Hakko
Yatsushika Brewery Co., Ltd.
Oita

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Date / Place
8 April 2021 / Gakusi kaikan (Jinbocho Tokyo)
Judges

【Team Leader】

Takeaki Ishikawa (Brewing Society of Japan) / Kozo Kizaki (Brewing Society of Japan) / Yukihiko Arikawa (Nagano Prefecture Food Industrial Association) / Takayuki Kazuoka (Tokyo university of agriculture) / Hiroko Miyazaki (Chiba Prefecture General Industrial Technology Center) / Toshiaki Sudo (Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association) / Katsuhiko Kitamoto (Emeritus professor of Tokyo University) / Yukio Hamada

【Member】

Anat Parnass (Journalist) / Hiroyoshi Asano (Akitaya) / Anna Akiduki (Sakeist) / Eisuke Iida (Okanaga) / Tetsuya Ishida (Taniguchi) / Rin Uduki (Sakekomachi) / Masako Ebe (Sakasyo) / Manabu Oike (Musashino) / Takuya Kano (Sakebunka Institute) / Minoru Kojima (Ryutsu Joho Kikaku) / Aya Ameria Kodama (Miss Sake) / Katsunari Sawada (id10Japan) / Taku Mita (SSI) / Daisuke Shoji (RSN Japan) / Justin Potts (Consultant) / Ken Takahashi (Yugetsu-tei) / Shinnosuke Takeuchi (Olympiccellar) / Takayuki Tabuchi (Yodobashi.com) / Yoshiaki Tsukuura (KONTATSU) / Ken Terui (TokyoMXTV) / Madoka Nishimura (Kikisake-shi) / Madoka Numata (Journalist) / Katsura Baba (Mitsukoshi-Isetan) / Harald deRopp (Consultant) / Nozomi Honma (Shiodaya) / Hiroyuki Hosoda (J・R・E) / Yuji Yanagisawa (Kachidoki Shuhan) / Naoki Yamaguichi (Washokubiyori) / Yuji Yamauchi (SushiHatsu) / Yang Xiao (Kairindo) / Kanako Yoshikawa (Excel Hotel Tokyu) / Roberto Maxwell (Journalist)
Entry
  1. Main Category : Priced 2,600 JPY or below for 1.8L and medium bottle available
  2. Sparkling Sake Category : Meet refined sake standards (no coloration, acidulant, or artificial fragrance : Priced 1,960 JPY or below for720ml)
  3. Premium Dai Ginjo Category : Medium bottles available
  4. Premium Junmai Category : Medium bottles available
  5. Premium Sparkling Sake Category : Meet refined sake standards (no coloration, acidulant, or artificial fragrance
Judging
Seven scale evaluation by blind sensory test in a Riedel wine glass.
Award
Grand Gold medal (Top 5%) , Gold medal (Next 25% following Top 5%)
Organizer
The Fine SAKE Awards Japan Executive Committee
Executive Committee Members
Kontatsu Co., Ltd. / Urakasumi Saura Co., Ltd. / Tatsuma-Honke Brewing Co., Ltd. / Ninki Inc. / Sakebunka Institute, Inc. / Ryutsu Joho Kikaku Co., Ltd.
Special Supporters
RSN Japan (RIEDEL) Co., Ltd.
Official Supporter
Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association

Judge Viewing

2021 Grand Gold Medal Awards Ceremony