Takumi Sousei Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Representative Director: Yasumura Akihiko, hereinafter referred to as Takumi Sousei) entered four brands in the Aged Sake category of the Kura Master 2024 sake competition held in Paris, France, with "Kosoki no Biju 2007 San'in Togo" winning the Platinum Prize and three other brands, "Kosoki no Biju 1997 Josen Kikumori," " INISHIE Takumi No.1 Ryuriki Blend," and " INISHIE Takumi No.2 Maboroshi no Taki Blend," winning Gold Prizes.
The judges for this competition are food and beverage industry professionals, including chefs who hold the MOF , the highest qualification given by the French government to craftsmen, and top sommeliers from first-class hotels, and the judges focus on the historical French food culture of "food and drink compatibility." This year, 1,223 entries were submitted to six categories, including the Aged Sake category, and about 30 % * of the top entries were selected for Platinum and Gold Awards.
Overview of "Kura Master 2024" winning brands
<Platinum Award Winner>
◆ "Old-fashioned fine sake 2007 San'in Togo"
Main ingredients: rice, koji, brewer's alcohol
Alcohol content: 19 %
Special Naga: It is brewed sweetly. It has a viscous taste typical of aged sake, and the sweetness and sense of maturity are combined.
It gives depth to the taste. The acidity and slight bitterness complete the overall balance.
<Gold Award Winner>
◆ "Ancient fine wine 1997 Josen Kikumori"
Main ingredients: rice, koji, brewer's alcohol
Alcohol content: 15 %
Features: It has a clean acidity and a smoky flavor with caramel and almond aromas.
A mellow aged sake with a rich flavor and the sweetness and aroma of tropical fruits.
◆ " INISHIE Takumi No.1 Ryuriki Blend"
Main ingredients: rice, koji, brewer's alcohol
Alcohol content: 16 %
Characteristics: The sweetness of "Kosoki no Bishu 2010 Ryuriki," which has won gold medals in numerous competitions
A blended aged sake designed to take advantage of the richness of the ingredients.
Deep flavor
" INISHIE Takumi No.1 Ryuriki Blend" 1 bottle set 5,000 yen (tax included)
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◆ " INISHIE Takumi No.2 Phantom Waterfall Blend"
Main ingredients: rice, koji, brewer's alcohol
Alcohol content: 16 %
Characteristics: A blended aged sake designed with the concept of "acidity." Tastes like white wine.
Based on "Kosoki no Bishu 2009 Maboroshi no Taki", three vintage sakes are gorgeous.
It produces a delicate aroma and a fruity, refreshing taste.
" INISHIE Takumi No.2 Maboroshi no Taki Blend" 1 bottle set 5,000 yen (tax included)
