[Takara Shuzo International] "NEW MAKE" Spirits Wins Double Gold at "SFWSC 2026", America's Largest Spirits Competition
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- [Takara Shuzo International] "NEW MAKE" Spirits Wins Double Gold at "SFWSC 2026", America's Largest Spirits Competition
- Takara Shuzo International announced that its "NEW MAKE" Spirits, sold in limited quantities and through select channels, has won Double Gold at the "San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026 (SFWSC)", the largest spirits competition in the United States. This award serves as encouragement for the company's efforts to expand its global portfolio in the Western liquor business.
- Source: PR TIMES
- Date: Thu Jun 11 2026 02:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
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Takara Shuzo International announced that its "NEW MAKE" Spirits, sold in limited quantities and through select channels, has won Double Gold at the "San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026 (SFWSC)", the largest spirits competition in the United States. This award serves as encouragement for the company's efforts to expand its global portfolio in the Western liquor business.
- Citation
- [Takara Shuzo International] "NEW MAKE" Spirits Wins Double Gold at "SFWSC 2026", America's Largest Spirits Competition (Thu Jun 11 2026 02:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
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- PR TIMES
- Date
- Thu Jun 11 2026 02:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
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Takara Shuzo International announced that its "NEW MAKE" Spirits, sold in limited quantities and through select channels, has won Double Gold at the "San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026 (SFWSC)", the largest spirits competition in the United States. This award serves as encouragement for the company's efforts to expand its global portfolio in the Western liquor business.
AI Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the official name of the competition where "NEW MAKE" Spirits won Double Gold?
- A: The official name is the "San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026 (SFWSC)". It is known as the largest and most international spirits competition in the United States.
- Q: What are the judging criteria for Double Gold?
- A: It is a title awarded when a spirit receives a unanimous Gold medal rating from the judges, indicating exceptionally high quality among the entries.
- Q: What are the characteristics of the award-winning spirits?
- A: Distilled at Kurokabe Gura in Takana-cho, Miyazaki Prefecture, it features a balanced profile of robust character and a clean palate, free from impurities. The alcohol content is 63%.
- Q: How does this award impact Takara Shuzo International's business strategy?
- A: It serves as significant encouragement for expanding the global product portfolio in the Western liquor business and may accelerate future international market development.
- Q: Where can the award-winning product be purchased?
- A: It is sold in limited quantities through the Tomatin Distillery's online shop in the UK and Takara Shuzo's online shop in Japan, while supplies last.