Award-Winning Sake from 2022 to 2024
What is the Oriental Sake Award?
The Oriental Sake Award is a special competition aimed at improving the quality of Japanese sake and increasing its popularity in Asia. This award helps spread the appeal of Japanese sake and supports breweries in their export activities by selecting the best sake for consumers in the Asian market. Especially by being held in Hong Kong, it helps to strengthen the international influence of Japanese sake.
The Oriental Sake Award was first held in Hong Kong in 2022, and in 2024 it marked its third edition. In this short time, it has grown rapidly and is now the largest sake competition in Asia. Every year, the number of participating breweries and entries increases, highlighting the growing importance of Japanese sake in the Asian market.
Overview of the 2024 Event
In 2024, the Oriental Sake Award had 503 entries from 143 breweries. With such a variety of entries, participants could experience the diversity of Japanese sake, with each brewery showcasing their unique techniques and flavors. The judging was conducted by experts through blind tasting, ensuring that the evaluation was based purely on taste and aroma, without being influenced by the label or brand. This strict evaluation process helps select the best sake for the Asian market, contributing significantly to the export strategies of breweries.
Award-Winning Sake and the Evaluation Process
In the Oriental Sake Award, gold, silver, and bronze awards are given in each category, and the sake with the highest score is honored as “Sake of the Year.” This process ensures that only the best sake is selected, making the winning sake a symbol of reliability in the market. The recognition of high quality expands consumer options and enhances the brand value for the breweries.
The Significance of Being Held in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a major market for Japanese sake and plays an important role as the host city of the Oriental Sake Award. Hong Kong’s diverse culture and food scene offer new opportunities for Japanese sake, and the international evaluation further strengthens its recognition and brand power. Moreover, support from organizations like the Consulate General of Japan in Hong Kong and JETRO Hong Kong adds credibility and authority to the award.
There is also a strong possibility that award-winning sake will be highly valued in the Thai market. Thai consumers are interested in high-quality Japanese sake, and the reliability of the award-winning sake will likely lead to greater popularity. The sake that wins awards at this competition serves as proof of quality for consumers in Asia and offers breweries a great chance to enhance their international reputation. Especially those awarded with gold or champion titles can use this recognition as a powerful tool for promotion in the export market, playing a key role in expanding their market strategy.
Future Prospects
The Oriental Sake Award is not just a competition; it is an event that greatly contributes to the development of sake brewing and the rise of Japanese sake’s status in the Asian market. The competition is expected to continue in Hong Kong, with its scale and influence growing each year. Through this award, the awareness and appeal of Japanese sake will increase, and its popularity in the Asian market will continue to spread.
If you are a fan of Japanese sake, be sure to pay attention to the results of the Oriental Sake Award. The award-winning sake is guaranteed to have excellent quality and taste, giving you a great chance to discover new favorites. For brewery professionals and exporters, this award is also a perfect opportunity to showcase their sake to the world. Let’s continue to support the future of Japanese sake through the ever-growing Oriental Sake Award.
Below are some of the award-winning sake brands we deal in.
2024
SHICHIDA Parfait Junmai-Daiginjo / Tenzan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd / Gold
BORN Gold / Katoukichibee Shouten / Bronze
KID Muryozan Junmai-Ginjo / Heiwa Shuzo / Bronze
Kid Daiginjo / Heiwa Shuzo / Solver
Barrel Sake -Red Wine / Wakaze France (Kura Grand Paris) / Gold
TANIGAWADAKE Junmai Super-Dry Karakuchi / Nagai Sake Inc. / Silver
KID Tokubetsu Junmai Karakuchi-KID / Heiwa Shuzo / Bronze
MIZUBASHO PURE / Nagai Sake Inc. / Bronze
SHICHIKEN Sora no irodori Sparkling-sake / Yamanashi Meijo Co., Ltd. / Bronze
2023
SHICHIKEN Mori no kanade Sparkling-sake / Yamanashi Meijo Co., Ltd. / Champion
SAKE HUNDRED BYAKKO / Clear / Silver
SAKE HUNDRED BYAKKO BESPOKE / Clear / Bronze
MIZUBASHO Junmai-Daiginjo Sui / Nagai Sake Inc / Bronze
BORN Tokusen Junmai-Daiginjo / Katoukichibee Shouten/ Gold
BORN Dreams come true / Katoukichibee Shouten/ Bronze
TANIGAWADAKE Junmai Super-Dry Karakuchi / Nagai Sake Inc / Silver
SHICHIKEN Alain Ducasse Sustainable Spirit / Yamanashi Meijo Co., Ltd. / Silver
SHICHIKEN Sora no irodori Sparkling-sake / Yamanashi Meijo Co., Ltd. / Silver
SHICHIKEN Yama no kasumi Sparkling-sake / Yamanashi Meijo Co., Ltd. / Bronze
2022
SAKE HUNDRED BYAKKO / Clear / Gold
SAKE HUNDRED BYAKKO BESPOKE / Clear / Gold
SHICHIDA 75 Non-filter Nama Yamadanishiki / Tenzan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd / Silver
SHICHIDA Junmai / Tenzan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd / Bronze
TANIGAWADAKE Junmai Super-Dry Karakuchi / Nagai Sake Inc / Bronze
Oriental Sake Awards
https://www.orientalsakeawards.com/en/the-1st-oriental-sake-awards-osa/