[Tadataka Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.] [Breaking news] Tadataka Brewery’s awamori “The Vanilla 14 Year Old Sake” was awarded the shochu category “Trophy (highest award in the category)” at the global liquor competition IWSC! Image
URL: Tadako Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. Press release: October 4, 2024 [Breaking news] Tadataka Shuzo’s awamori “The Vanilla 14 Year Old Sake” won the shochu category “Trophy (highest award in the category)” at the global alcohol competition IWSC! “The Vanilla 14 Year Old Sake 43%” by Tadataka Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tomigusuku City, Okinawa Prefecture, Representative Director: Tsutomu Oshiro) was selected at the world’s most prestigious alcoholic beverage fair. Shining at the top of the shochu category!
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Competition (IWSC) 2024, one of the world’s three major alcohol competitions. “Trophy (highest category award)” Awarded. This is a double award, following the highest gold award (scored 98 points) in the shochu category. The Vanilla14 year old sake details ■【 About The Vanilla 14 year old sake 43 degrees 】 A new treasured sake that has been carefully aged and cultivated over 14 years in a storage facility that is the second largest wooden structure in Okinawa Prefecture (the first being Shuri Castle). We use TTC-360, a goddess-like yeast specialized in “supreme aging.” By producing 4-VG, which is the source of vanillin (vanilla scent), 10 times more than usual (*compared to our company), it develops a broad and deep mellow vanilla scent as it ages. [Taste/flavor] The sweet scent of vanillin spreads gorgeously , The aroma of aged sake slowly rises over time. The taste is sweet, deep and mellow. When you put it in your mouth, the sweetness of vanilla spreads throughout your mouth. It also has a sweet and bitter taste, and is rich and glossy. It is characterized by a smooth texture that does not make you feel the altitude. The sweetness of vanilla continues until the end, leaving a long aftertaste. ■What is the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC)?
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/79957/67/79957-67-97cf35d83b9207705916bcd57fa73252-1200×400.jpg One of the world’s three major alcohol competitions held every year in London, England. This competition was established in 1969 to fairly evaluate excellent wines, spirits, and liquors from around the world, and to contribute to improving quality and expanding the market. It is known as “the most prestigious competition in the world.” [IWSC evaluation method] The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) evaluation method is known to be very strict and fair. The judges include industry experts such as Masters of Wine (MW), Masters of Spirits (MS), and sommeliers, and all products are evaluated through blind tasting. Ratings are based on taste, aroma, color, balance, and overall impression. As a result of the examination, Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards were awarded, as well as the Gold Outstanding for particularly outstanding products. > Trophy for the highest award in the category will be selected. This time, “The Vanilla 14 Year Old Sake” won the trophy in the shochu category (the highest award in the category). “The Vanilla 14 Year Old Sake 43%” Tasting Comments “A pleasant nutty aroma with lovely hints of vanilla, maple and sponge cake.The mouthfeel is perfectly balanced, with pleasant flavors and a seductive spiciness, with a smooth and very satisfying finish. This is a wonderful piece of craftsmanship.” IWSC Shochu Trophy Award Results
【Tadataka Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.】 Founded in 1949 in Tomigusuku, Okinawa Prefecture. Our most unique feature is that we are the only sake brewery in the world that is both a brewery and a pottery. With the idea of “culminating in the ultimate in aging,” we began research into aging pots for the first time in the industry in 1989, and we have a history of 33 years as a pottery manufacturer. With our basic philosophy of “inheriting and creating awamori culture,” we pursue new possibilities for awamori and continue to take on the challenge of further evolution. ■Official website & SNS ・Official website: https://www.chuko-awamori.com/ ・Online shop:
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https://www.facebook.com/chukoshuzo ■ Company profile Name: Tadataka Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. Representative: Tsutomu Oshiro, Representative Director and President Address: 132 Nakachi, Tomigusuku City, Okinawa Prefecture Established: 1949 (Showa 24) [Inquiries from customers regarding this site] Tadataka Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. Public Relations: Kurono, Kamiyama E-mail: kikaku@chuko-awamori.com