The Fine SAKE Award, Japan

The Fine Sake Awards Japan 2023

RESULTS

55 Grand Gold Medals and 264 Gold Medals

We have received 1054 entries from number of 276 breweries in the 13th year of this event.
Fair and strict examination was conducted, which resulted in 55 Grand Gold Medals and 264 Gold Medals.

Grand Gold Medal

15 awarded
 / 295 entries
award rate 5.1%
3 awarded
 / 51 entries
award rate 5.9%
19 awarded
 / 351 entries
award rate 5.4%
16 awarded
 / 324 entries
award rate 4.9%
2 awarded
 / 33 entries
award rate 6.1%

Gold Medal

75 awarded
 / 295 entries
award rate 25.4%
12 awarded
 / 51 entries
award rate 23.5%
86 awarded
 / 351 entries
award rate 24.5%
83 awarded
 / 324 entries
award rate 25.6%
8 awarded
 / 33 entries
award rate 24.2%

Grand Gold Medal

The Fine Sake Awards Japan (main category)
Hakurakusei Tokubetsu Junmai
NIIZAWA SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Sotenden Tokubetsu Junmai
Otokoyama Honten Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Daiginjo Kita-Akita
Hokushika Co., Ltd.
Akita
NINKI-ICHI GOLD NINKI JUNMAI DAIGINJO
NINKI INC.
Fukushima
Jinyu Junmai Ginjo
NABEDANA INC.
Chiba
KINOENE JUNMAI-SHU
IINUMAHONKE Co., Ltd.
Chiba
Nanawawai Junmai-shu
NANAWARAI BREWING Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Kuromatsuhakusen Junmai Ginjo Hana
Hakusen Sake brewing Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Kunizakari Junmai Ginjo Handago 1801
Nakano Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Aichi
Junmai Daiginjo Takumi
Kyohime Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Harushika Sakura label Junmai-shu
S.IMANISHI Co., Ltd.
Nara
Sanzen Junmai Yamadanishiki
Kikuchi Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Okayama
NIHONSHU HAKUBOTAN JUNMAI GINJO
HAKUBOTAN SHUZOU Co., Ltd.
Hiroshima
Standard Classical Shiboritate
Ishikura-shuzou Co., Ltd.
Fukuoka
Kurodabushi Rin
Osato syuzou Co., Ltd.
Fukuoka
Sparkling Sake Category
Born:Sasayuki
Katoukichibee Shouten
Fukui
Hakutsuru Awayuki Sparkling
Hakutsuru Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
KID Junmai Daiginjo Sparkling
HEIWA SHUZOU Co., Ltd.
Wakayama
Premium Daiginjo Category
Hakurakusei Junmai Daiginjo
NIIZAWA SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Junmai Daiginjo Hideyoshi
Suzuki Brewing And Co
Akita
Sawamasamune Junmai Daiginjo Yukimegami 48
FURUSAWA SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Yonetsuru(Grateful Cranes) Daiginjo KYOSHO(Grand Master)
Yonetsuru Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Black George Junmai Daiginjo
Okunomatsu Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Fukushima
Tokumasamune Daiginjo
Hagiwara Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Ibaraki
JUNMAI DAIGINJO KINOENE
IINUMAHONKE Co., Ltd.
Chiba
Takanoi Junmai Daiginjo
Takanoi Shuzou Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Koshi no Bairi Daiginjo-Genshu Koshitanrei
DHC SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Kuromatuhakusen Junmai Daiginjo Fuku
Hakusen Sake brewing Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Kuromatuhakusen Junmai Daiginjo Kuro
Hakusen Sake brewing Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Listed sake GENGEN Junmai Daiginjo Genshu
Yamazaki Limited Partnership
Aichi
Junmai Daiginjo Gazan
Tsurumisyuzou Co., Ltd.
Aichi
ZAKU NAGUWASHI TOJO YAMADANISHIKI
Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten Ltd.
Mie
ZAKU KAIZAN ITEKISUI
Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten Ltd.
Mie
Kyohime Iwai Junmai Daiginjo
Kyohime Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Akashi-Tai Daiginjo Genshu
Akashi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
UIJIN JUNMAI DAIGINJO
Furuhashi Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Shimane
Ishizuchi Shinsei Daiginjo
Ishizuchi Shuzo Corporation
Ehime
Premium Junmai Category
Mutsu Hassen Red-label
Hachinohe Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Aomori
Rokkon Junmai Ginjo Gin-eboshi
Matsumidori Brewery Co., Ltd.
Aomori
Ichinokura Junmai Ginjo Sake Princess Michiko
ICHINOKURA Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Junmai Ginjo Kajo Kotobuki Dewasansan
KOTOBUKI TORAYA Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Sawamasamune Junmai Daiginjo Biden Bishu
FURUSAWA SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
NINKI-ICHI MODERN CLASSIC JUNMAI GINJO5
NINKI INC.
Fukushima
Mikotsuru Junmai Ginjo Hitogokochi
Suwamikotsuru Sake Brewery
Nagano
GOGAKU TOKUBETSU JUNMAI-SHU
KABUSHIKIGAISYA IMAISYUZOUTEN
Nagano
Hourai Junmai Ginjo Kadentezukuri
Watanabe Shuzouten Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Junmai Daiginjo Nagoya Castle
Kintora Co., Ltd.
Aichi
AZUMARYU JUNMAI GINJO RYUNOMAI
TOSHUN SHUZOU Co., Ltd.
Aichi
ZAKU GEN-NO-TOMO
Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten Ltd.
Mie
MIRROR MIRROR
SHIRASUGI SYUZOU Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Sennorikyu Junmai Ginjo Pasteurization Once
RIKYU GURA Co., Ltd.
Osaka
UIJIN JUNMAI GINJO
Furuhashi Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Shimane
OKUIZUMO MAEWATAYA prototype 2023 Sake yeast No.901
Tanabe-takeshita brewery
Shimane
Premium Sparkling Sake Category
Ichinokura Sparkling Sake Suzune GALA
ICHINOKURA Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Sempuku Sparkling
MIYEKEHONTEN Co., Ltd.
Hiroshima

Gold Medal

The Fine Sake Awards Japan (main category)
Ichinokura Tokubetsu Junmai Sake
ICHINOKURA Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Junmai-shu Hoyo
Uchigasaki Brewing Co.
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Miyagi
Yuki-no-Matsushima Sweet Junmai-shu
Taiwagura Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Atagonomatsu Senretsu Karakuchi
NIIZAWA SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Atagonomatsu Tokubetsu Junmai
NIIZAWA SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Akitabare Daiginjo
Akita Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Akita
Ranman Junmai-shu Mone Hyakuden
Akitameijyo Co., Ltd.
Akita
Kaori Ranman Junmai Ginjo
Akitameijyo Co., Ltd.
Akita
Junmai Daiginjo Kita-Akita
Hokushika Co., Ltd.
Akita
Toko Chokarakuchi Junmai Ginjo
Kojima Sohonten Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Dewazakura Dewanosato
DEWAZAKURA SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Shuho Tokubetsu-Junmai Muroka Miyamanishiki
Shuho Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Junmai Ginjo Tsuyahime Nandodemo
Azumanofumoto Sake Brewery
Yamagata
Rokkasen Godan Shikomi Junmai
Rokkasen Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Tokubetsu Junmai-shu Huusan
Wakanoisyuzo Kabusikigaisya
Yamagata
Okunomatsu Junmai Daiginjo Navy blue Label
Okunomatsu Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Fukushima
Senkoma Special Junmai Kikujin
Senkoma Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Fukushima
NINKI-ICHI BLACK NINKI JUNMAI GINJO
NINKI INC.
Fukushima
NINKI-ICHI KIOKE JIKOMI GINJO
NINKI INC.
Fukushima
Haruka Junmai
Suehiro Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Fukushima
Sanran HANASANRAN Junmai Ginjo
TONOIKESHUZOUTEN Co., Ltd.
Tochigi
Sanran Yamahai Junmai
TONOIKESHUZOUTEN Co., Ltd.
Tochigi
OZE NO YUKIDOKE JUNMAI DAIGINJO NAMAZUME
RYUJIN SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Gunma
Jinyu Junmai Sirokouji Sikomi
NABEDANA INC.
Chiba
Echigo Tsurukame Nagomisake Muroka Junmai
ECHIGO TSURUKAME Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Echigonoamakuchi Junmai-shu
Kabushikikaisha Echigoshuzojo
Niigata
Koshinohappo Junmai Ginjo
Kabushikikaisha Echigoshuzojo
Niigata
GOZUNOSUISEN JUNMAI-SHU
KOSHITSUKANO SAKE BREWING Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Yukitsubaki Junmai Ginjo
Yukitsubaki Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Daiginjo Echigo-zakura
Echigozakura Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Junmai Daiginjo Echigo-zakura
Echigozakura Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Hakuchogura
Echigozakura Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Junmai Ginjo Myokozan
Myokoshuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Born:Junmai 55
Katoukichibee Shouten
Fukui
Nanawarai Kisosan Miyamanishiki Junmai-shu
NANAWARAI BREWING Co., Ltd.
Nagano
FUKUMURYO TOKUBETSU JUNMAI MIYAMANISHIKI
Kutsukake Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Imanishiki Tokubetsu Junmai-shu
YONEZAWA SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Hourai Tensai Toji no Nyukonshu
Watanabe Shuzouten Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Hourai Kuramoto no Kakushizake
Watanabe Shuzouten Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Siramayumi Tokubetsu Junmai Hidahomare
KABA SHUZOUJO Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Hidanohana Honjozo
HIRATA SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Ginjo Syussejyo Aoigomon
Hamamatsu Shuzo Corporation
Shizuoka
KAIUN TOKUBETSU JUNMAI
DOI SHUZO COMPANY LIMITED
Shizuoka
KINSHACHI YUMEGINGA JUNMAI
Morita Kinshachi shuzo Co., Ltd.
Aichi
Kunizakari Saika Daiginjo
Nakano Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Aichi
Daiginjo Ran
Morita Co., Ltd.
Aichi
Miyanoyuki Yamahai jikomi Special Junmai-shu
Miyazakihonten Co., Ltd.
Mie
Kizakura Perle
Kizakura Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Daiginjo 720ml
Gekkeikan Sake Company, Limited
Kyoto
Tamanohikari Junmai Daiginjo Shuho
Tamanohikari Shuzo Inc.
Kyoto
Yamadanishiki Daiginjo Takumi
Kyohime Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Kyohime Junmai Daiginjo MURASAKI
Kyohime Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Tomio Junmai Ginjo Zenryo-Kyotosanmai
Kitagawahonke Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
TOKUSEN SHOCHIKUBAI JUNMAI DAIGINJO
Takara Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
KONISHI Ginjo Hiyashibori
Konishi Brewing Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
KONISHI Junmai Ginjo Hiyashibori
Konishi Brewing Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Jumai Daiginjo Namazake
Nihonsakari Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Gokujo Amakuchi
Ozeki Corporation
Hyogo
UMENOYADO KOUBAI JUNMAI
UMENOYADO SHUZOU
Nara
Yoshinosugi no Tarusake
Choryo Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Nara
Harushika Honjozo Gokumi
S.IMANISHI Co., Ltd.
Nara
Harushika Umakuchi Yondanshikomi Junmai-shu
S.IMANISHI Co., Ltd.
Nara
Junmai-shu Taiheiyou
Ozaki Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Wakayama
KID Tokubetsu Junmai-shu Omachi
HEIWA SHUZOU Co., Ltd.
Wakayama
CHIYOMUSUBI JUNMAI-SHU
CHIYOMUSUBI SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Tottori
Nishiki Yellow Foliage
Miyako-Nishiki Sake Brewing Limited
Shimane
Kinpo Junmai-shu
Kinpo Shuzo Co.
Shimane
Kamikokoro Junmai
Kamikokoroshuzo Co., Ltd.
Okayama
Inelogo label omachi 65
TSUJI Co., Ltd.
Okayama
Sanzen Tokubetsu-Junmai Omachi
Kikuchi Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Okayama
Narutotai Junmai Genshu Mizu-to-Kome
Honke Matsuura Brewing Co., Ltd.
Tokushima
Narutotai Junmai Ginjo Tomoe
Honke Matsuura Brewing Co., Ltd.
Tokushima
Bibibi
Shodoshima Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kagawa
Shusen Eiko Laugh with SAKE Junmai Daiginjo Matsuyama-mii Muroka-nama
EIKOH SAKE BREWERY INC.
Ehime
Yatsushika Ginjo [Pink]
Yatsushika Brewery Co., Ltd.
Oita
Sparkling Sake Category
Tonokomachi SPARK Type-M
Kamihei Shuzo Co.,Ltd
Iwate
Atagonomatsu Sparkling
NIIZAWA SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Sparkling Toyokuni
Toyokuni Shuzo Limited Partner Ship
Fukushima
NINKI-ICHI RICE MAGIC SPARKLING RED
NINKI INC.
Fukushima
Sparkling Raifuku
Raifukushuzo Co., Ltd.
Ibaraki
TAMAJIMAN Fuwasyuwa Sparkling
ISHIKAWA BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Tokyo
Sparkling Sake Shushul
KOGANEISHUZO Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa
Echigo Tsurukame Sparkling Sake.Brewed by Wine yeast.
ECHIGO TSURUKAME Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Happo Junmai-seishu Hakurohanabi
Hakuro Shuzo
Niigata
Koshinohomare Happo Junmai-shu awashu
Harashuzou
Niigata
Kizakura Piano
Kizakura Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
SHOCHIKUBAI SHIRAKABEGURA MIO
Takara Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Premium Daiginjo Category
Chateau TAISETSUNOKURA JUNMAI DAIGINJO GINPU50
GODO SHUSEI Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido
Mutsu Hassen Gineboshi40
Hachinohe Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Aomori
Mutsu Hassen Reimei40
Hachinohe Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Aomori
Nanbu Bijin Junmai Daiginjo
NANBU BIJIN Co., Ltd.
Iwate
Ichinokura Daiginjo Sake
ICHINOKURA Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Yuki-no-Matsushima Daiginjo
Taiwagura Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Yuki-no-Matsushima Gin-no-Iroha Junmai Daiginjo
Taiwagura Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
MANATSURU JUNMAI DAIGINJO
TANAKA Shuzoten Inc.
Miyagi
Sotenden Kuranohana Junmai Daiginjo
Otokoyama Honten Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Junmai Daiginjo TENJU
TENJU SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Akita
Fukukomachi Junmai Daiginjo Hyakuden40
Kimura Brewery Inc.
Akita
Takashimizu Junmai Daiginjo
AKITA SHURUI SEIZOH Co., Ltd.
Akita
Daiginjo Matsuemon
Suzuki Brewing And Co
Akita
Daiginjo Hideyoshi
Suzuki Brewing And Co
Akita
JUNMAI DAIGINJO JOSHIN YUKIMEGAMI
Nakaoki Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Daiginjo Azumanofumoto
Azumanofumoto Sake Brewery
Yamagata
Yukimegami Junmai Daiginjo Aratama
Wada Syuzo Limited Partnership
Yamagata
Okunomatsu Tokusen Junmai Daiginjo
Okunomatsu Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Fukushima
NINKI-ICHI DAIGINJO
NINKI INC.
Fukushima
Hanaharu Yamadanishiki Daiginjo
Hanaharu Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Fukushima
Bessen Issyo-seisyun Daiginjo
Akebono Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Fukushima
Junmai Daiginjo Kizunamai Kasui
Akebono Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Fukushima
Daiginjo Gensai
Suehiro Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Fukushima
Organic Junmai Daiginjo Tentaka Funashibori Genshu
TENTAKA SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Tochigi
MIZUBASHO Junmai Daiginjo Premium
NAGAI SAKE INC.
Gunma
OZE NO YUKIDOKE JUNMAI DAIGINJO YAMADANISHIKI 50%
RYUJIN SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Gunma
OZE NO YUKIDOKE JUNMAI DAIGINJO SUISEI
RYUJIN SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Gunma
Jinyu Junmai Daiginjo
NABEDANA INC.
Chiba
Jinyu Daiginjo Taijyu
NABEDANA INC.
Chiba
Takeoka Junmai Daiginjo
Wakura Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Chiba
SAWANOI KIMOTO JUNMAI DAIGINJO BUYOW
Ozawa Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Tokyo
Junmai Daiginjo Sakarimasu
KOGANEISHUZO Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa
Setoichi Omachi
Seto Shuzo-ten Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa
Kuramitsu
KIKUSUI SAKE Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Hanajikan
TAKEDA SYUZOTEN
Niigata
Echigotoji Junmai Daiginjo Koshitanrei
KINSHIHAI SHUZO
Niigata
Hokusetsu Daiginjo YK35
Hokusetsu Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Wainkoubojikomi Junmai Daiginjo
Hakuryu Shuzo
Niigata
Junmai Daiginjo Wainkoubojikominama
Hakuryu Shuzo
Niigata
Iono Daiginjo-genshu
Takanoi Shuzou Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Tsuki no Tamayura
Yukitsubaki Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Echigo-zakura 38 Daiginjo
Echigozakura Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
IPPONGI KOTONA EGUSHI
IPPONGI KUBOHONTEN Co., Ltd.
Fukui
Born:Wing Of Japan
Katoukichibee Shouten
Fukui
Taikan Fukurosizukudori Junmai Daiginjo
Taikan Shuzo
Yamanashi
Nanawarai Daiginjo Ginka
NANAWARAI BREWING Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Nanawarai Daiginjo
NANAWARAI BREWING Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Imanishiki Nenrin Junmai Daiginjo
YONEZAWA SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Imanishiki Nenrin S Junmai Daiginjo
YONEZAWA SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Sansya Daiginjo Aberia 720ml
Harada Brewery Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Hourai Junmai Daiginjo Shinpaku18
Watanabe Shuzouten Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Shoryu no mai Junmai Daiginjo
HIRATA SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Gifu
KAIUN JUNMAI DAIGINJO SHOHOUMUGA
DOI SHUZO COMPANY LIMITED
Shizuoka
Gahoujin Junmai Daiginjo Y30
Nakano Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Aichi
Kunizakari Daiginjo
Nakano Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Aichi
Daiginjo Gazan
Tsurumisyuzou Co., Ltd.
Aichi
Daiginjo Sansou
Tsurumisyuzou Co., Ltd.
Aichi
ZAKU NAGUWASHI SUZUKA KAMINOHO
Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten Ltd.
Mie
HANZO Daiginjo IgaYamadaNishiki
Ota Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Mie
Junmai Daiginjo IDA
Ota Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Mie
Miyanoyuki Daiginjo
Miyazakihonten Co., Ltd.
Mie
EIKUN JUNMAI DAIGINJO IZUTSUYAIHEI 35%
SAITO SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Jurakudai Junmai Daiginjo Limited Edition
SASAKI SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Jurakudai Junmai Daiginjo
SASAKI SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Junmai Daiginjo Karaku
Shoutoku Shuzo
Kyoto
Shinsei Iwai Junmai Daiginjo
Yamamotohonke Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
SHIRAYUKI Daiginjo Itami Morohaku
Konishi Brewing Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
UMENOYADO JUNMAI DAIGINJO YAMADANISHIKI
UMENOYADO SHUZOU
Nara
GOSHIN DAIGINJO YAMADANISHIKI
GOJOSHUZO Co., Ltd.
Nara
MIMUROSUGI JUNMAI DAIGINJO
IMANISHI SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Nara
Harushika Junmai Daiginjo Genshu
S.IMANISHI Co., Ltd.
Nara
KID Daiginjo
HEIWA SHUZOU Co., Ltd.
Wakayama
IKU'S SHIRO
INATAHONTEN Co., Ltd.
Tottori
Akaiwaomachi nama
Toshimori Sake brewery Co., Ltd.
Okayama
MEIYOSUISHIN DAIGINJO FUKURODORI TENJOMUKYU O NEGATTE 720ml
SUISHIN YAMANE HONTEN Co., Ltd.
Hiroshima
NIHONSHU HAKUBOTAN JUNMAI DAIGINJO REIWAICHIGOUKOUBO
HAKUBOTAN SHUZOU Co., Ltd.
Hiroshima
Fufufu
Shodoshima Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kagawa
Kirameki Kinryo Junmai Daiginjo
NISHINOKINRYO CORP.
Kagawa
Shusen Eikoh Laugh with SAKE Junmai Daiginjo40
EIKOH SAKE BREWERY INC.
Ehime
Nikitatsu Daiginjo-shu 35
Minakuchishuzo Co., Ltd.
Ehime
Ishizuchi Junmai Daiginjo
Ishizuchi Shuzo Corporation
Ehime
Ishizuchi Junmai Daiginjo Sakurahime
Ishizuchi Shuzo Corporation
Ehime
Junmai Daiginjo Hyakunen-gura
Ishikura-shuzou Co., Ltd.
Fukuoka
ZUIYO Junmai Daiginjo Silver
ZUIYO Co., Ltd.
Kumamoto
Junmai Daiginjo Sansui
Oimatsu Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Oita
Yatsushika Junmai Daiginjo [Gold] White Bottle 2023ver.
Yatsushika Brewery Co., Ltd.
Oita
Premium Junmai Category
Kikunotsukasa Shinboshi
Kikunotsukasa Co., Ltd.
Iwate
Nanbu Bijin Junmai Ginjo
NANBU BIJIN Co., Ltd.
Iwate
Nanbu Bijin Junmai Ginjo Princess Michiko
NANBU BIJIN Co., Ltd.
Iwate
Mizutoriki Junmai Ginjo-shu Yamadanishiki Gowarigobu
KAKUBOSHI Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Yuki-no-Matsushima Yamadanishiki-no-Sake Junmai Ginjo
Taiwagura Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
MANATSURU TOKUBETSU JUNMAI MIYAMANISHIKI
TANAKA Shuzoten Inc.
Miyagi
Atagonomatsu Junmai Ginjo Sasara
NIIZAWA SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Hakurakusei Junmai Ginjo
NIIZAWA SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Atagonomatsu Hitonatsunokoi Junmai Ginjo
NIIZAWA SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Kuranohana Junmai Ginjo Urakasumi
Saura Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Haginotsuru Junmai Ginjo
Hagino Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Komekara Sodateta Junmai-shu TENJU
TENJU SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Akita
Fukunotomo Junmai Ginjo-namagenshu fuyukiFFF
Fukunotomo syuzo Co., Ltd.
Akita
Takashimizu Dessert Jungin
AKITA SHURUI SEIZOH Co., Ltd.
Akita
Hideyoshi Junmai Ginjo Shosei
Suzuki Brewing And Co
Akita
Fukukomachi Junmai Ginjo Misatonisiki Hiire
Kimura Brewery Inc.
Akita
Shuho Junmai Ginjo Dewanosato
Shuho Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Junmai Ginjo Yamanokatachi
Azumanofumoto Sake Brewery
Yamagata
Yonetsuru(Grateful Cranes) Junmai Ginjo No.34
Yonetsuru Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Okunomatsu Junmai Ginjo Fukunoka
Okunomatsu Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Fukushima
SASANOKAWA Fukunoka Junmai Ginjo FU
Sasanokawa Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Fukushima
Raifuku Junmai Ginjo Aiyama
Raifukushuzo Co., Ltd.
Ibaraki
Raifuku Junmai Ginjo Yamadabo
Raifukushuzo Co., Ltd.
Ibaraki
Sanran Junmai Ginjo Yumesasara
TONOIKESHUZOUTEN Co., Ltd.
Tochigi
Bo Junmai Ginjo Gohyakumangoku
TONOIKESHUZOUTEN Co., Ltd.
Tochigi
Fukuiwai Yamadanishiki50 Junmai Ginjo
Tohei Shuzo Corp.
Chiba
SAWANOI JUNMAI GINJO SOUTEN
Ozawa Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Tokyo
TAMAJIMAN Omachi
ISHIKAWA BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Tokyo
Junmai Ginjo Sakarimasu
KOGANEISHUZO Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa
Setoichi That's Life
Seto Shuzo-ten Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa
Setoichi Kakukakushikajika
Seto Shuzo-ten Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa
Koshiichi Junmai Ginjo Episode2.1
ECHIGO TSURUKAME Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Koshiichi Junmai Ginjo Episode2.2
ECHIGO TSURUKAME Co., Ltd.
Niigata
IMA for Pairing with OYSTERS
Imayo Tsukasa Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Denyuu Junmai Ginjo
Takanoi Shuzou Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Koshino Kanchubai Junmai Ginjo
Niigata Meijo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Toujisaibaimai Junmai Ginjo Myokozan
Myokoshuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Koshi no Bairi Junmai Ginjo Green Gradation
DHC SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Noukaya Junmai Ginjo Yamadanishiki Unfiltered raw sake
WAKATSURU SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Toyama
SINSEN JUNMAI GINJO UMAKUCHI
HIGASHI SAKE BREWING COMPANY, LTD.
Ishikawa
Chikuha Noto Junmai
Kazuma Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Ishikawa
Born:Tokishirazu
Katoukichibee Shouten
Fukui
Ryusuisen New Normal Takase
Ichinoya Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Nanawarai Junmai Ginjo
NANAWARAI BREWING Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Nanawarai Junmai Ginjo Sankeinishiki
NANAWARAI BREWING Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Nanawarai Junmai Ginjo Kinmonnishiki
NANAWARAI BREWING Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Alps Masamune Junmai Ginjo Nakadorigenshu
Kametaya sake brewing Co., Ltd.
Nagano
FUKUMURYO JUNMAI GINJO HITOGOKOCHI
Kutsukake Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Kuromatsusenjo Junmai Ginjo Kinmonnishiki
Senjo Co., Ltd.
Nagano
CHAR DONATI HATSUGUMI JUNMAI GINJO
ENDO BREWERY Inc.
Nagano
Hourai Funaba Jikazume Origarami Muroka nama Genshu
Watanabe Shuzouten Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Garyubai Junmai Ginjo Yamadanishiki
SanwaShuzou Co., Ltd.
Shizuoka
Hanayaka Hananomai
HANANOMAI BREWING Co., Ltd.
Shizuoka
KAIUN JUNMAI GINJO YAMADANISHIKI
DOI SHUZO COMPANY LIMITED
Shizuoka
KAIUN JUNMAI LUCKY CAT JUNMAI
DOI SHUZO COMPANY LIMITED
Shizuoka
ZAKU HO-NO-TOMO
Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten Ltd.
Mie
HANZO Junmai Ginjo Umakuchi Namagenshu
Ota Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Mie
Miyanoyuki Junmai Ginjo
Miyazakihonten Co., Ltd.
Mie
HUKI Junmai Ginjo
ISHIKAWA SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Mie
Haginotsuyu Spica Gemini
FUKUI YAHEI SHOTEN Co., Ltd.
Shiga
EIKUN JUNMAI GINJO KOTOSENNEN
SAITO SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
CHIMERA
SHIRASUGI SYUZOU Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
SAKURAMASAMUNE Kinmare Junmai Ginjo
SAKURAMASAMUNE Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Junmai Ginjo Hakodatebugyo
Konishi Brewing Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Junmai Ginjo Seppikosan Yume-nadeshiko
TSUBOSAKA shuzo Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Junmai Ginjo Seppikosan Tsubosaka-Shozo
TSUBOSAKA shuzo Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Kosen Junmai Ginjo
Izumi Brewery Corporation
Hyogo
UMENOYADO JUNMAI GINJO
UMENOYADO SHUZOU
Nara
MIMUROSUGI JUNMAI GINJO
IMANISHI SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Nara
KID MURYOZAN Junmai Ginjo
HEIWA SHUZOU Co., Ltd.
Wakayama
KID MURYOZAN Junmai-shu Omachi
HEIWA SHUZOU Co., Ltd.
Wakayama
CHIYOMUSUBI JUNMAI GINJO GORIKI50
CHIYOMUSUBI SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Tottori
Nishiki Red Foliage
Miyako-Nishiki Sake Brewing Limited
Shimane
Kamikokoro Junmai Jikoujijo
Kamikokoroshuzo Co., Ltd.
Okayama
Kimurashiki Kiseiki No Sake Junmai Ginjo Asahi
Kikuchi Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Okayama
KIWAMIHIJIRI TOKUBETSU JUNMAI TAKASHIMAOMACHI
Miyashita Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Okayama
NIHONSHU HAKUBOTAN JUNMAI GINJO RENKA
HAKUBOTAN SHUZOU Co., Ltd.
Hiroshima
NIHONSHU HAKUBOTAN Paeon
HAKUBOTAN SHUZOU Co., Ltd.
Hiroshima
Narutotai LED
Honke Matsuura Brewing Co., Ltd.
Tokushima
Muroka Junmai-genshu Kaimei 2003
motomiyasakamise corporation
Ehime
Ishizuchi Junmai Ginjo Omachi50
Ishizuchi Shuzo Corporation
Ehime
K NEXT
Osato syuzou Co., Ltd.
Fukuoka
Hizenkuragokoro Junmai Ginjo
Yanoshuzo Ltd.
Saga
Premium Sparkling Sake Category
Hassen Prototype
Hachinohe Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Aomori
Yonetsuru(Grateful Cranes) Sparkling Rose
Yonetsuru Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Hitotoki Rose
Rokkasen Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
NINKI-ICHI AWAZAKE SPARKLING JUNMAI DAIGINJO DOUX NATURE
NINKI INC.
Fukushima
MIZUBASHO PURE
NAGAI SAKE INC.
Gunma
MIZUBASHO Artist Series Floral Sparkling
NAGAI SAKE INC.
Gunma
Garyubai Sparkling Sake
SanwaShuzou Co., Ltd.
Shizuoka
Yatsushika Sparkling Niji
Yatsushika Brewery Co., Ltd.
Oita

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Date / Place
6 - 7 March 2023 Gakusi kaikan(Jinbocho Tokyo)
Judges

【Team Leader】

Yukio Hamada / Kozo Kizaki / Yukihiko Arikawa / Yasuhiro Iwatsuki / Takayuki Kazuoka / Hiroaki Kondo / Tsutomu Kawaguchi / Kenji Suzuki / Toshiaki Sudo / Hiroko Miyazaki

【Member】

Arline Lyons / Hiromi Aoki / Shinichi Izawa / Kazuki Inada / Masaya Ishikura / Eizo Iida / Eimi Ujiie / Eda Vuong / Manami Oozeki / Hayato Ogasawara / Makoto Oomori / Kiyotaka Oomori / Yuki Kai / Takuya Kano / Taishi Kusakabe / Kazuki Kodama / Kazutaka Koizumi / Shintaro Sato / Norikazu Sasaki / Simone Maynard / Sara Stein / Nagisa Satonaka / Koichi Sakaguchi / Moeri Shiraishi / Nayu Shiomi / Daisuke Shoji / Sizuka Sonoda / Ayako Takimoto / Yasuko Takayama / Yoshiaki Tsukuura / Masanori Teraoka / Yuya Niizawa / Atsushi Negami / Naoki Hayashi / Henry Thorogood / 黃 家俊 / Yoshimasa Hojo / Kazuhiko Masumoto / Sayaka Maekawa / Michael John Simkin / Ryo Morinaga / Yoshinori Yamada / Shigeki Yonemori
Judging
Seven scale evaluation by blind sensory test in a Riedel wine glass.
Organizer
The Fine SAKE Awards Japan Executive Committee
Executive Committee Members
Kontatsu Co., Ltd. / Urakasumi Saura Co., Ltd. / Sakebunka Institute, Inc. / Tatsuma-Honke Brewing Co., Ltd. / Ninki Inc. / Ryutsu Joho Kikaku Co., Ltd.
Special Supporters
RSN Japan (RIEDEL) Co., Ltd.
Official Supporter
Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association

Judge Viewing

2023 Grand Gold Medal Awards Ceremony

Business Tasting Meeting