The winning sake from the Fukuoka Prefecture Liquor Appraisal, announced every year on September 5, has been revealed. This year, in addition to the gold prizes in each of the five categories for sake and shochu, the “Governor of Fukuoka Prize” and the “Chairman of the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly Prize” were awarded to the most outstanding entries.
In the Junmai Daiginjo category, “Mii no Kotobuki Junmai Daiginjo Tobin Tori” received the Governor of Fukuoka Prize, while in the Long-Term Aged Barley Shochu category, “Kitaya Long-Term Aged Barley Shochu 33%” won the same honor.
See the full list of winners for the 12th Fukuoka Prefecture Liquor Appraisal: https://www.pref.fukuoka.lg.jp/uploaded/attachment/230705.pdf
Held every August, the Liquor Appraisal evaluates sake produced in Fukuoka Prefecture, which is available on the market. Professional judges assess the overall quality based on aroma, taste, and other criteria. For a detailed report on the 12th Fukuoka Prefecture Liquor Appraisal, visit Fukuoka Now: https://www.fukuoka-now.com/en/sake-shochu-competition/
Some of the award-winning sake will also be featured at the large-scale sake and gourmet event “& SAKE FUKUOKA” on September 28 and 29.
Learn more about & SAKE FUKUOKA: https://www.fukuoka-now.com/en/event/and-sake-fukuoka-2024/
Source: Fukuoka Prefecture
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