“Junmai Daiginjo Joppari Kaso” from Rokka Shuzo (Mukoyose Toyota, Hirosaki City) won the “GOLD” award at the IWC (International Wine Challenge) 2014 “SAKE Category”.

The IWC is the largest wine competition in the world, held annually in London, with the greatest impact on winemakers around the world. In 2014, a maximum of 725 Japanese sake was exhibited in the SAKE category. The division was established in 2007 and is co-sponsored by the Sake Youth Council as the official coordinator. Alcoholic drinks that have won "GOLD" or higher at the IWC are offered to foreign guests at the Japanese government's diplomatic missions as well as used for international events.

The liquor was awarded the "GOLD" award in the "Sake Division" "Junmai Ginjo Sake, Junmai Daiginjo Sake Department". The ranking was raised from "SILVER" in 2013, and it won the award for the second consecutive year. In 2013, "Daiginjo Joppari" received the "GOLD" award, and its main brand "Joppari" received the "GOLD" award for the second consecutive year.

Made in Aomori sake that has been recognized around the world. “The rice grown in the Hirosaki area is a well-rounded yeast with a moderate scent and taste. It is more than happy that the characteristics have been highly evaluated by the world,” said Mr. Takahiro Kawai of Toji. It was also made with a focus on materials from Aomori Prefecture. In addition, the company has received the "SILVER" for the "Daiginjo bag hanging funnel bottle drop-dropping dropper" and the "BRONZE" for the "Daiginjo dropper".

The price of “Gold” award-winning “Junmai Daiginjo Joppari Kasoi” is 3,200 yen (720 ml). We also sell online.