The "International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2022" was held in the UK in April, and the entries ranged from "Beautiful Sake of Ancient Times." ``2010 Tatsuriki'' won the gold medal in the ` `Old Sake'' category of the Great Sake Division, and ``2009 Gentou no Taki'' was selected as the tournament's recommended sake .
Established in 1984, the International Wine Challenge (IWC) is one of the world's most prestigious blind tasting panels.
The SAKE category has grown exponentially since its establishment in 2007, becoming the largest and most influential sake judging event held outside of Japan.
(Quote: IWC “About the sake competition” )
This is a global competition judged not only by leading wine industry experts such as wine writers and consultants, but also by sake sommeliers and top-level sake importers and distributors.
Product introduction
-SAKE Division Old Sake Category Gold Award Winner-
"Beautiful Sake of Ancient Times 2010 Tatsuriki Junmai" (Sake Junmai)
・Main ingredient: Shinryoku Rice polishing ratio 65%
・Storage method: Room temperature tank storage ・Alcohol content: 17 degrees ・Brewer: Honda Shoten (founded 1921, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture)
This old sake is made using 100% of the revived ``Shinryoku'' rice, and has been specially prepared to increase the koji ratio to three times the normal amount for long-term aging. It has matured as intended, and has a rich, rich flavor with a wonderfully sweet aroma reminiscent of ripe figs.
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-SAKE Division Old Sake Category Tournament Recommended Sake-
“Beautiful Sake from Ancient Times 2009 Phantom Waterfall Ginjo” (Sake Ginjo)
・Main raw materials: Gohyakumangoku/Tentaku rice polishing ratio 60%
・Storage method: Room temperature tank storage
・Alcohol content: 18% or more and less than 19%
・Brewer: Kokokuharu Sake Brewery (founded in 1887, Kurobe City, Toyama Prefecture)
It is characterized by a refreshing acidity that rises first, and you can also feel the rich aroma of butter and the sweet aroma of banana, making it very gorgeous. It tastes like drinking a dry white wine. This is an aged sake with an impressive nutty aroma in the aftertaste.
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In addition, these ``2010 Tatsuriki'' and ``2009 Geno no Taki'' are internationally recognized alcoholic beverages that received the gold medal at the ``Feminaries World Wine Competition 2021,'' where a female sommelier conducts a strict examination.
Click here for the Feminaries World Wine Competition tasting set, which includes both "2010 Tatsuriki" and "2009 Phantom Waterfall."
Why not take this opportunity to enjoy the deep taste of the delicious sake of ancient times?
In 2022, ``Beautiful Sake of Ancient Times'' has received many other awards. Please also take a look.
“2000 Asahigawa” and “2010 Tatsuriki” won the gold medal at Kura Master 2022
