Connec.t Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Jun Oguchi; hereinafter "our company"), and the project team "NO NAME DISTILLERY," which develops sustainable gin "YORI" utilizing regional materials from across Japan to solve social issues, are pleased to announce that the gin "YORI OKAZAKI," which leverages materials from Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, has won "Gold" at the international spirits competition "The Gin Masters 2026," hosted by the UK's global spirits specialist magazine "The Spirits Business." ◆ About The Gin Masters "The Gin Masters" is a top-tier international spirits competition specializing in gin, hosted by "The Spirits Business," a leading media outlet in the global spirits industry. Industry-leading experts conduct rigorous blind tastings, and the honor of "Gold" is awarded only to brands recognized for their quality. ▼ About YORI "OKAZAKI" This is a special sustainable gin developed in collaboration with Takuya Sato, guitarist of the popular rock band "androp" and a native of Okazaki City, after an on-site inspection. The main botanicals are upcycled and blended using red and white grapes, and Okazaki City's specialty "Hatcho Miso" lids and "shimenawa end pieces." ▼ Message We are deeply proud to have won a gold medal on the prestigious stage of "The Gin Masters 2026," held in the UK, a country inseparable from the history of gin. This product is a collaborative creation with Takuya Sato and the members of androp, as well as wonderful local businesses in Okazaki City, embodying the region's spirit. We are extremely pleased that the new value of Okazaki's proud materials, such as grape pomace and Hatcho Miso lids, has been recognized and communicated to the world. We express our deepest gratitude to everyone involved. Jun Oguchi, Head of NO NAME DISTILLERY ◆ "YORI," a Sustainable Gin Solving Social Issues, Receives High Acclaim at Domestic and International Competitions YORI is a domestic sustainable gin brand born from