The Fine SAKE Award, Japan

The Fine Sake Awards Japan 2019

RESULTS

51 Grand Gold Medals and 244 Gold Medals

We have received 883 entries from the record-high number of 250 breweries in the eighth year of this event.
Fair and strict examination was conducted on February 28, which resulted in 51 Grand Gold Medals and 244 Gold Medals.
The award ceremony & reception is to be held at Toranomon Hills (Minato ward) on May 15.

Grand Gold Medal

19 awarded
 / 298 entries
award rate 6.4%
3 awarded
 / 58 entries
award rate 5.2%
15 awarded
 / 288 entries
award rate 5.2%
14 awarded
 / 239 entries
award rate 5.9%

Gold Medal

74 awarded
 / 298 entries
award rate 24.8%
21 awarded
 / 58 entries
award rate 36.2%
91 awarded
 / 288 entries
award rate 31.6%
58 awarded
 / 239 entries
award rate 24.3%

Grand Gold Medal

The Fine Sake Awards Japan (main category)
MUTSU HASSEN TOKUBETSU-JUNMAI
HACHINOHE SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Aomori
Hatsufune Jungin Nama-zake
TENJU SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Akita
Kimoto Shikomi Junmai CHOKAISAN
TENJU SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Akita
Issyouseisyun tokubetsujunmai
Akebonosyuzou.co
Fukushima
Fukushogun Junmaiginjo
Meiri Shurui Co., Ltd.
Ibaraki
Jinyu Junmaiginjo
Nabedana
Chiba
KINOENE JUNMAIGINJO
IINUMAHONKE Co., Ltd.
Chiba
ECHIGO SEKKOBAI JUNMAI ISSIN
HASEGAWA SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Niigata
MUKANTEI
KIKUSUI SAKE Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Echigotsurukame Junmai
ECHIGOTSURUKAME Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Echigotsurukame Shiboritate Junmai Genshu
ECHIGOTSURUKAME Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Echigotsurukame Koshiichi Junmaiginjo
ECHIGOTSURUKAME Co., Ltd.
Niigata
KAIUN TOKUBETSUHONJOZO NAMA
DOISHUZOJO Co., Ltd.
Shizuoka
Hourai Ginjo Dentokarakuchi
Watanabe Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Omi-Ryumon Junmai-shu
The OMI Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Shiga
TAMBAYA GINJO
Miyake Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
KONISHI Daiginjo Hiyashibori
Konishi Brewing Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Ishizuchi Muroka Junmai
Ishizuchi Shuzo Corporation
Ehime
GINJO HIZEN TOUJI
Yamato Brewing,Inc.
Saga
Sparkling Sake Category
NINKI-ICHI AWAZAKE SPARKLING JUNMAI DAIGINJO
NINKI INC.
Fukushima
MIZUBASHO YUKIHOTAKA AWA SAKE
NAGAI SAKE INC.
Gunma
Hananoka Hanabi
Hananoka shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kumamoto
Daiginjo Category
MUTSU HASSEN REIMEI40 JUNMAI-DAIGINJO
HACHINOHE SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Aomori
Junmai Daiginjo Tenju
TENJU SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Akita
Haginotsuru Junmaidaiginjo Yamadanishiki
Hagino Shuzou Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Junmai-daiginjo Zao Noboriryu
Zao shuzo corporation
Miyagi
Sotenden junmaidaiginjo
Otokoyamahonten Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Issyouseisyun daiginjo
Akebonosyuzou.co
Fukushima
SAWANOI DAIGINJO
Ozawa Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Tokyo
KURAMITSU
KIKUSUI SAKE Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Daiginjo Mt.Hijiri
KIKUSUI Brewery Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Hourai Junmaidaiginjo Gokuiden
Watanabe Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Gifu
SUZUKAGAWA JUNMAI-DAIGINJO
SHIMIZU SEIZABURO SHOTEN LTD.
Mie
Jurakudai Revolution Neo
Sasaki Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Daiginjo Rokkou no Shizuku
Koyama Honke Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Nada-Hamafukutsuru-Gura Brewery
Hyogo
Hananoka junmaidaiginjo Nagomi
Hananoka shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kumamoto
Hananoka junmaidaiginjo Baika
Hananoka shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kumamoto
Premium Junmai Category
MUTSU HASSEN BLACK-LABEL JUNMAI-GINJO
HACHINOHE SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Aomori
Amanoto kijoshu kidaru
ASAMAI SHUZOU Co., Ltd.
Akita
Komekara Sodateta Junmaishu Tenju
TENJU SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Akita
Sanran Junmaiginjo
Tonoike Shuzouten
Tochigi
Daisekkei Subarashiki-Heisei Junmai-Ginjo
Daisekkei Sake Brewwing Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Hourai Tezukurijunmai Hidahomare
Watanabe Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Gifu
SUZUKAGAWA JUNMAIGINJO
SHIMIZU SEIZABURO SHOTEN LTD.
Mie
SUZUKAGAWA JUNMAI
SHIMIZU SEIZABURO SHOTEN LTD.
Mie
EIKUN JUNMAIGINJO KOTOSENNEN
SAITO SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Kamikokoro Junmaiginjo Binkakoi
Kamikokoroshuzo Co., Ltd.
Okayama
KURABITO NO JIMAN SAKE
ShimonosekiShuzo Co., Ltd.
Yamaguchi
Suginoya Fukinohomare
Hamachi syuzo Co., Ltd.
Fukuoka
Munemasa junmaiginjoshu-15
Munemasa shuzo Co., Ltd.
Saga
Manbow
Kamemansyuzou gousigaisya
Kumamoto

Gold Medal

The Fine Sake Awards Japan (main category)
Junmaishu Joppari
Rokka Shuzo
Aomori
Kaori Ranman Junmai Ginjo
Akitameijyo Co., Ltd.
Akita
Daiginjo Kita-Akita
Hokushika Co., Ltd.
Akita
Junmai Daiginjo Kita-Akita
Hokushika Co., Ltd.
Akita
Junmaishu Tenju
TENJU SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Akita
Yuki-no-Matsushima Umakara-Junmai
Taiwagura Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Manatsuru tokubetsujunmai-miyamanishiki
Tanaka Brewery Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Junmai Zao
Zao shuzo corporation
Miyagi
Sotenden tokubetsujunmaishu
Otokoyamahonten Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
WATARAI DEWANOSATO
WATARAI SAKE BREWING Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Junmaiginjo Azumanofumoto Yamadanishiki
Azumanofumoto syuzo Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Tokubetsujunmaishu Husan
Wakanoi syuzou kabusikigaisya
Yamagata
Tokubetsujunmaishu Tomizu
Kato Kahachiro Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Tsuyahime Junmaiginjo Aratama
Wada syuzo Limited Partnership
Yamagata
Hakuro Suishu Tokusen Junmai Dewa Sansan 60
Takeno Tsuyu Sakagura Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Tenmei junmaihiire
Akebonosyuzou.co
Fukushima
Yusa Junmai Ginjo
Okunomatsu Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Fukushima
Okunomatsu Tokubetsu Junmai
Okunomatsu Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Fukushima
NINKI-ICHI GOLD NINKI JUNMAI DAIGINJO
NINKI INC.
Fukushima
HANAHARU NOJUNJUNMAISHU
HANAHARU SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Fukushima
TOKUBETSU JUNMAI MIYAMANISHIKI IPPIN
YOSHIKUBO SAKE BREWERY
Ibaraki
Karakuchi Tokubetsuhonjozo Tentaka Takanotsume
Tentaka Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Tochigi
Natsu Sanran Tokubetsu Junmaishu
Tonoike Shuzouten
Tochigi
MIZUBASHO JUNMAIGINJO
NAGAI SAKE INC.
Gunma
TANIGAWADAKE GENSUI GINJO
NAGAI SAKE INC.
Gunma
Kinmon Sekaitaka Junmai Ginjo
Koyama Honke Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Saitama
Koyama Honke Kai
Koyama Honke Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Saitama
Ginjo Junmai Umeichirin
Umeichirin Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Chiba
KINOENE JUNMAISHU
IINUMAHONKE Co., Ltd.
Chiba
Jozen Mizuno Gotoshi Junmai Ginjo
Shirataki Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Junmaishu Denemon
Kabushikigaisha Etigodenemon
Niigata
Kenshin tokubetsu honnjozo
Ikedayashuzou corporation
Niigata
Koshi no Bairi Junmai-ginjo
DHC SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Koshi no Bairi Ginjo
DHC SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Koshi no Bairi Tokubetsu-junmai
DHC SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Niigata
HARU FUWARI
YOSHINOGAWA Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Koshi no Yukitsubaki Junmai Ginjo HANA
Yukitsubaki Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Daiginjo Echigo-zakura
Echigo-zakura Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Junmai Daiginjo Echigo-zakura
Echigo-zakura Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Tokubetsu Junmai Taiyozakari
Taiyo Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Koshino Kanchubai Yuruyakashibori
Niigata Meijo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Daisekkei Nama-Alps
Daisekkei Sake Brewwing Co., Ltd.
Nagano
CHAR HALLEY JIKAGUMIJUNMAI
ENDO BREWERY Inc.
Nagano
Nanawarai Junmaishu
Nanawarai Syuzo Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Nanawarai Ginjo
Nanawarai Syuzo Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Kuromatusenjyo junmaishu
Senjyo Brewery Co., Ltd.
Nagano
KINSHACHI YUMEGINGA JUNMAI
MORITA KINSHACHI SHUZO CORPORATION
Aichi
Daiginjo Nagoya Castle Hommaru Palace
Kintora Co., Ltd.
Aichi
AZUMARYU GINJO NAGOYAKANA
Toshun Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Aichi
Tokusen Kunizakari Junmai Ginjo Handago 1801
Nakano Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Aichi
Tokusen Kunizakari Saika Daiginjo
Nakano Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Aichi
MIYOZAKURA JUNMAIGINJO ASAHINO-YUME
MIYOZAKURA JOZO Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Hourai Tensaitouji no Nyukonshu
Watanabe Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Hourai Kuramoto no Kakushisake
Watanabe Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Yasakaturu IwaiKurabu
Takeno Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Yamadanishiki Daiginjo Takumi
Kyohime Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Junmai Ginjo Takumi
Kyohime Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Junmai Daiginjo Takumi
Kyohime Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Tomio Daiginjo Junmai Ginnotsukasa
Kitagawahonke Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
TAMBASHIZUKU GINJO
Miyake Sake Brewing.Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
KONISHI Ginjo Hiyashibori
Konishi Brewing Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Kiku-Masamune Shiboritate Gin-Pack
Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Daiginjo Bizen-Omachi
Koyama Honke Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Nada-Hamafukutsuru-Gura Brewery
Hyogo
MEITOUMASAMUNE Tokubetsujunmaishu OTOTEN
TANAKA JAPANESE SAKE BREWERY
Hyogo
KUROMATSU HAKUSHIKA KAORI JUNMAI GINJO PREMIUM
Tatsuuma-Honke Brewing Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Junmaiginjo Kinokuniyabunzaemon
NAKANO BC Co., Ltd.
Wakayama
Gassan Tokubetsu Junmai
Yoshida Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Shimane
Kiwamihijiri Omachi Junmai
Miyashita Sake Brewery
Okayama
HAKUBOTAN KOINOSHIZUKU
HAKUBOTAN
Hiroshima
UMENISHIKI TUU NO SAKE
UMENISHIKI YAMAKAWA Co., Ltd.
Ehime
KYOHINA KIRAMEKINOGIN NAKAGUMI HIIRE KARAKUCHI GINJO
SAKAROKU SAKE BREWING Co., Ltd.
Ehime
SUIGEI TOKUBETSU JUNMAI-SHU
SUIGEI BREWING Co., Ltd.
Kochi
Umega Junmai
Umegae shuzo
Nagasaki
Kumamoto junmai jinden
Hananoka shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kumamoto
Sparkling Sake Category
Amanoto silky
ASAMAI SHUZOU Co., Ltd.
Akita
Rokkasen Hitotoki Rose
Rokkasen Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Yonetsuru Sparkling
Yonetsuru Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Okunomatsu Junmai Daiginjo Sparkling
Okunomatsu Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Fukushima
RICE MAGIC NINKI-ICHI SPARKLING RED
NINKI INC.
Fukushima
Organic Junmai Tentaka Sparkling Namazake
Tentaka Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Tochigi
MIZUBASHO PURE
NAGAI SAKE INC.
Gunma
THE MIZUBASHO PURE 2009
NAGAI SAKE INC.
Gunma
Jozen Mizuno Gotoshi Sparkling Sake
Shirataki Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Koshinohomare awashu
Harashuzou Co., Ltd.
Niigata
MASUMI Sparkling Origarami
Miyasaka Brewing Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Sparkling sake SmaSma
Tenryou Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Born: Premium Sparkling
Katoukichibee Shouten
Fukui
SHOCHIKUBAI SHIRAKABEGURA MIO SPARKLING SAKE
TAKARA SHUZOU Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
CHIYOMUSUBI SORAH
Chiyomusubi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Tottori
Kamikokoro Shuwashuwa
Kamikokoroshuzo Co., Ltd.
Okayama
Sparkling sake AWAYURA
Ishikura-shuzou Co., Ltd.
Fukuoka
Tenzan sparkling
Tenzan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Saga
Kihotsuru RAKES
Kiyama-Syoten & Co., Ltd.
Saga
Umegae sparkling sake
Umegae shuzo
Nagasaki
Hananoka setuka
Hananoka shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kumamoto
Daiginjo Category
MUTSU HASSEN GIN-EBOSHI40 JUNMAI-DAIGINJO
HACHINOHE SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Aomori
Junmaidaiginjo Rokkon Hisui
Matsumidori Brewery
Aomori
Hamachidori Daiginjo
Hamachidori Co., Ltd.
Iwate
JUNMAIDAIGINJO TEZUKURI SICHIFUKUJIN
KIKUNOTSUKASA SAKE BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Iwate
Takashimizu Creative Junmai Daiginjo Kuratsuki Kobo Jikomi Migaki 35
Akita Shurui Seizoh Co., Ltd.
Akita
Bishu Ranman Junmai Daiginjo Karajishi
Akitameijyo Co., Ltd.
Akita
Taiheizan Junmaidaiginjo Tenko20
KODAMA BREWING Co., Ltd.
Akita
Junmai Daiginjo CHOKAISAN
TENJU SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Akita
HIDEYOSHI Junmaidaiginjo
Suzuki Brewing And CO.
Akita
HIDEYOSHI Daiginjo
Suzuki Brewing And CO.
Akita
Daiginjo Urakasumi
Saura Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Hiwata YamahaiJunmaidaiginjo
Hagino Shuzou Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Sotenden daiginjo
Otokoyamahonten Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
TATENOKAWA JUNMAI-DAIGINJO SHICHISEIKI
TATENOKAWA,Inc.
Yamagata
Toko Karakuchi Junmai Daiginjo
Kojima Sohonten Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Junmaiginjo Tuyahime Nandodemo
Azumanofumoto syuzo Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Junmaidaiginjo Joshin Yukimegami
Nakaoki Shuzoten Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Yonetsuru Junmai Daiginjo The Brilliant of Cranes Flying Sky High
Yonetsuru Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Hakuro Suishu Junmai Daiginjo Snow Goddess 33
Takeno Tsuyu Sakagura Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Junmai Daiginjo Yumenokaori
Suehiro Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Fukushima
Issyouseisyun junmaidaiginjo
Akebonosyuzou.co
Fukushima
BLACK George
Okunomatsu Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Fukushima
NINKI-ICHI MODERN CLASSIC JUNMAI DAIGINJO 6
NINKI INC.
Fukushima
NINKI-ICHI JUNMAI DAIGINJO
NINKI INC.
Fukushima
Organic Junmaidaiginjo Tentaka Funashibori Genshu
Tentaka Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Tochigi
Sanran Junmaidaiginjo YAMADANISHIKI
Tonoike Shuzouten
Tochigi
HAREGIKU DAIGINJOSHU
TOA SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Saitama
Ofukumasamune Daiginjo Funashibori
OFUKU SHUZOU Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Hatsuume Junmaidaiginjo
Takanoi Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Denyuu Junmaidaiginjo Tedzukuri Premium
Takanoi Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Koshi no Bairi Junmai-daiginjo Muroka-nama-genshu
DHC SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Niigata
KIRIN Premium Junmai Daiginjoshu
Kaetsu Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Echigotsurukame Choutokujo Junmaidaiginjo
ECHIGOTSURUKAME Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Tsuki no Tamayura
Yukitsubaki Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Koshi no Yukitsubaki Grand-Cuvee Junmai Daiginjo Genshu
Yukitsubaki Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Shinshumaihime junmaidaiginjo ohfu hukuroshiborinakadorigenshu
MAIHIME BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Shifukunokiwami daiginjo
Hananomai syuzou Co., Ltd.
Shizuoka
KAIUN JUNMAI DAIGINJO
DOISHUZOJO Co., Ltd.
Shizuoka
Daiginjo Kohen
Kintora Co., Ltd.
Aichi
Gahoujin Junmai Daiginjo
Nakano Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Aichi
Junmaidaiginjo Nito Omachi Yonjyuhachi
Maruishi brewery Co., Ltd.
Aichi
Hourai Romero Special Gouriki
Watanabe Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Hourai Irootoko
Watanabe Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Daiginjo Tenrokuhairyo
Tenryou Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Minogiku Kakusidaiginjo
Gyokusendou syuzou Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Daiginjo Yotsuboshi
FUNASAKA Sake Brewery
Gifu
Tokusen Daiginjo Okuhida
Okuhida Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Kagatsuru Chotokusen Daiginjo
Yachiya Brewing Co., Ltd.
Ishikawa
Ippongi funashibori junmaidaiginjo
Ippongi kubohonten Co., Ltd.
Fukui
Born: Wing Of Japan
Katoukichibee Shouten
Fukui
Born: Gold
Katoukichibee Shouten
Fukui
Daiginjo Hanzo Sizuku Zake
Ota Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Mie
Daiginjo Hanzo Iga-Yamada Nishiki
Ota Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Mie
DAIGINJO WAKAEBIS Mie-Yamada Nishiki
WAKAEBIS BREWERY & CO.
Mie
Miyanoyuki Daiginjo
Miyazaki Honten Co., Ltd.
Mie
EIKUN JUNMAIDAIGINJO ICHIGIN
SAITO SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Jurakudai Limited Edition
Sasaki Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Jurakudai Junmai Daiginjo
Sasaki Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Shinsei Yamadanishiki Junmaidaiginjo Hyouonkakoi
Yamamotohonke Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo Fukuchiya
Kasumitsuru Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Kimoto Daiginjo Fukuchiya
Kasumitsuru Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Akashi-tai Junmai Daiginjo Genshu
Akashi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Shirayuki Daiginjo Nama Genshu Ice Temperature Aging
Konishi Brewing Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Sakuramasamune Kinmare Daiginjo Genshu
SAKURAMASAMUNE Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Junmaidaiginjo SHIRASAGI-NO-SHIRO
TANAKA JAPANESE SAKE BREWERY
Hyogo
MIMUROSUGI JUNMAIDAIGINJO
IMANISHI SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Nara
GOSHIN DAIGINJO YAMADANISHIKI
GOJOSHUZO Co., Ltd.
Nara
Harushika Junmai Daiginjo Genshu
S.Imanishi Co., Ltd.
Nara
Daiginjo Minakata Gokusen
KABUSHIKIGAISHA SEKAIITTOU
Wakayama
Yamadanishiki Junmaidaiginjo SAIKA
Kokonoesaika Co., Ltd.
Wakayama
Chiyomusubi Daiginjo Fukurodori Shizukusake
Chiyomusubi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Tottori
Okuizumo Junmai Daiginjo
Okuizumo Syuzo Co., Ltd.
Shimane
Nitamai Koshihikari Junmai Daiginjo
Okuizumo Syuzo Co., Ltd.
Shimane
Gassan Daiginjo
Yoshida Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Shimane
Kiwamihijiri Omachimai Junmaidaiginjo Tobindori
Miyashita Sake Brewery
Okayama
Sanzen Daiginjo Genshu
Kikuchi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Okayama
Sanzen Junmai-Daiginjo Genshu
Kikuchi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Okayama
Sanzen Junmai-Daiginjo Omachi
Kikuchi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Okayama
Kamikokoro Junmaidaiginjo Sinmaisinsyusiboritate
Kamikokoroshuzo Co., Ltd.
Okayama
HAKUBOTAN DAIGINJO ICHINOSIZUKU
HAKUBOTAN
Hiroshima
NIHONSYU HAKUBOTAN DAIGINJO NAKAGUMI
HAKUBOTAN
Hiroshima
SUISHIN BUNANOSHIZUKU JUNMAIDAIGINJO
SUISHIN YAMANE HONTEN Co., Ltd.
Hiroshima
Daiginjo Soukaku Kamotsuru
Kamotsuru Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Hiroshima
Narutotai Daiginjo
Honke Matsuura Brewing Co., Ltd.
Tokushima
YUKISUZUME JUNMAIDAIGINJO
YUKISUZUME SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Ehime
YAMATANMASAMUNE JUNMAIDAIGINJO MATSUYAMA-MII
YAGI-SHUZOBU Co., Ltd.
Ehime
Hanahimesakura daiginjoshu
Kondoshuzo Co., Ltd.
Ehime
Junmai daiginjo HYAKUNENKURA
Ishikura-shuzou Co., Ltd.
Fukuoka
Hizen Kuragokoro Junmaidaiginjo Gonemon
YANOSHUZO LTD.
Saga
Tenzan junmaidaiginjo
Tenzan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Saga
YATSUSHIKA JUNMAI DAIGINJO KIN
YATSUSHIKA BREWERY Co., Ltd.
Oita
Premium Junmai Category
MUTSU HASSEN RED-LABEL TOKUBETSU-JUNMAI
HACHINOHE SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Aomori
Junmaiginjo Rokkon Ruby
Matsumidori Brewery
Aomori
Junmaiginjo Rokkon Sapphire
Matsumidori Brewery
Aomori
Junmaiginjo Rokkon Aiyama
Matsumidori Brewery
Aomori
Hamachidori Junmaiginjo Ginginga
Hamachidori Co., Ltd.
Iwate
Asabiraki junmaiginjo-shu YUMEAKARI
Asabiraki Co., Ltd.
Iwate
Fukunotomo junmaiginjo namazake fuyukiFFF
Fukunotomo syuzo Co., Ltd.
Akita
Fukukomachi tokubetsujunmai-namagenshu (gogaihen)
Kimura Brewery .Inc
Akita
HIDEYOSHI Junmaiginjo Shosei
Suzuki Brewing And CO.
Akita
Mizutoriki Tokubetujunmaisyu Yamadanishiki Gowarigobu
KAKUBOSHI Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Yuki-no-Matsushima Kuranohana Junmai-Ginjo
Taiwagura Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Haginotsuru Junmaiginjo
Hagino Shuzou Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Tokubetsu-junmai Zao
Zao shuzo corporation
Miyagi
Sotenden junmaiginjo
Otokoyamahonten Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Hiwata Yamahai Junmaiginjo
Hagino Shuzou Co., Ltd.
Miyagi
Marumasu Yonetsuru Limited Junmai Ginjo
Yonetsuru Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Tenmei junmaiginjohonnama
Akebonosyuzou.co
Fukushima
bo: Junmaiginjo
Tonoike Shuzouten
Tochigi
ORBIA LUNA
WAKAZE Inc.
Tokyo
ORBIA GAIA
WAKAZE Inc.
Tokyo
Hokusetsu Junmaiginjo Yamadanishiki
Hokusetsu Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Koshino Aoi Junmaiginjo Yamahaijikomi
Nakagawa Brewery Inc.
Niigata
ECHIGO SEKKOBAI JUNMAI-DAIGINJO
HASEGAWA SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Denyuu Tokubetsjunmai Tedzukuri Premium
Takanoi Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Kayama Junmai-ginjo Muroka-nama-genshu
DHC SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Niigata
KIRIN Jijoshu Vintage 2003
Kaetsu Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Niigata
Kurabitosaibaimai junmaiginjo Myokosan hatijuuhati
Myokoshuzo Co., Ltd.
Niigata
CHAR BENNETT NAKADORIJUNMAIDAIGINJO
ENDO BREWERY Inc.
Nagano
Junmaiginjo Sarukuranoizumi
KIKUSUI Brewery Co., Ltd.
Nagano
Junmai-Ginjo Kohen
Kintora Co., Ltd.
Aichi
Junmaiginjo Nito Yamadanishiki Gojyugo
Maruishi brewery Co., Ltd.
Aichi
Junmaiginjo Genshu Sonnoh
Yamazaki Limited Partnership
Aichi
TSUSHIMA-YA JUNMAIGINJO SHINSHUSAN-MIYAMANISHIKI
MIYOZAKURA JOZO Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Hourai Mushusei no Sake
Watanabe Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Gifu
Junmaiginjo Suzume to omachi
Chiyogiku limted
Gifu
ITTEKISENZAN TOKUBETUJUNMAI NAMATUMEGENSHU GOHYAKUMANGOKU
TAKEUCHI SAKE BREWERY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Gifu
SHINSEN JUNMAIGINJO UMAKUTI
HIGASHI SAKE BREWING COMPANY,LTD
Ishikawa
Chikuha Junmaiginjo
Kazuma Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Ishikawa
Ippongi Amauruoshikei junmaiginjo
Ippongi kubohonten Co., Ltd.
Fukui
Haginotsuyu Spica Gemini
FUKUI YAHEI SHOTEN Co., Ltd.
Shiga
Yasakaturu Kamenoo Kurabu
Takeno Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Kyoto
Junmaiginjo Seppikosan Yumenadesiko
Tsubosaka Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
Kimoto Ginjo Junmai Kasumitsuru
Kasumitsuru Co., Ltd.
Hyogo
MIMUROSUGI JUNMAIGINJO
IMANISHI SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Nara
Harushika Junmai Ginjo Fuinshu
S.Imanishi Co., Ltd.
Nara
Okuizumo Junmai Ginjo
Okuizumo Syuzo Co., Ltd.
Shimane
Kamikokoro Jikoujijo
Kamikokoroshuzo Co., Ltd.
Okayama
gozenshu the silence Clean Reverb
Tsuji Co., Ltd.
Okayama
Ishichi Yamadajunmaiginjo
KUMAYA SHUZO Co., Ltd.
Okayama
Fukucho Junmai Ginjo Hattanso
Imada Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Hiroshima
Fukucho Junmai Ginjo Yamadanishiki
Imada Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Hiroshima
NIHONSYU HAKUBOTAN JUNMAIGINJO NAKAGUMI
HAKUBOTAN
Hiroshima
Sempuku Mori Junmai Ginjo
MIYAKEHONTEN Co., Ltd.
Hiroshima
Bouchotsuru Junmai Murokagensyu
Yamagata Honten Co., Ltd.
Yamaguchi
YAMATANMASAMUNE SHIZUKUHIME JUNMAIGINJO
YAGI-SHUZOBU Co., Ltd.
Ehime
Iwanokura #13
Tenzan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Saga
WAKABOTAN JUNMAIGINJO
SANWA SHURUI Co., Ltd.
Oita
WAKABOTAN JUNMAIGINJO YAMADANISHIKI
SANWA SHURUI Co., Ltd.
Oita

OUTLINE

Date / Place
28 February 2019 / GakushiKaikan
Judges

【Team Leader】

Takeaki Ishikawa (BSJ) / Naoto Okazaki (BSJ) / Masahiro Kamiya / Katsuhiko Kitamoto (NihonPharmaceutical University) / Toshiaki Sudo (JSS) / Yukio Hamada / Yukihiko Arikawa (Nagano Pref GITC) / Hiroko Miyazaki (Chiba Pref ISTRI)
Tomoko Aoki (Aokimankichi) / Shunichi Aota (writer) / Yoshiyuki Asanuma (Kuraya) / Hiroyoshi Asano (Akitaya) / Eisuke Iida (Okanaga) / Takuya Kano (Sakebunka) / Kaori Isono (Osaketei) / Ryota Inamura (Manryo) / Makoto Uehara (Uehara) / Mika Eoka (Akitasakedokoro) / Kyoko Kishimoto (CrossRight) / Hidehito Kitao (Kitaponshu) / Hideto Kitayama (Shu Sake) / Shin Kuroyanagi (SakaguraPress) / Huangshuoheng (Sake educater) / Minoru Kojima (Ryutsu Joho Kikaku) / Atsushi Sakakibara (Passport) / Yasushi Shimizu (C's) / Daisuke Shoji (RSN Japan) / Soji Nakao (SSI) / Manabu Nagoya (Sinshuren) / Naoya Namisato (Sake Base) / Yoshimi Ban (Wine&Sake Journalist) / Takashi Fujita (LiquorWorld Hana) / Msami Hoshi (Goburiya) / Katumi Hoshi / Chiharu Maruko (SSI) / Yoshinori Miyasita (Olimpic) / Kenjiro Monji (Sake SAMURAI) / Kieko Moriya (Sake editor) / Masayuki Mrito (Likaman) / Yoshiaki Tsukuura (Kontatsu) / Yoshiko Mueller Ueno (Ueno Gourmet) / Seiko Yamauchi (Journalist) / SizukaWada (RESSA) / Naoto Wada (Anchorman) / Charles Stewart (Eco-inter) / Kenny Yunn
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)
  3. Dai Ginjo Category : Medium bottles available
  4. Premium Junmai Category : Priced over 2,601 JPY for 1.8L and medium bottle available
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

The Award Ceremony & Reception

Sake Brewery guests who opened a booth at the Opening Presentation