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A Pale Pink Umeshu Chosen by French Judges

AWARD JAPANESE LIQUEUR

A Pale Pink Umeshu Chosen by French Judges

“ICHI” from Wakayama Plum Grower Umeyoshi and Kura Master In 2026, Kura Master, the acclaimed competition for Japanese sake, shochu, and liqueurs, convened in France. In its fiercely contested umeshu category, a single bottle captured the prestigious Judges’ Award: “ICHI,” crafted by Kishu Honjo Umeyoshi Co., Ltd., a revered plum grower in Minabe, Wakayama Prefecture. […]

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COMBIER Elixir

AWARD : OTHER

COMBIER Elixir

Home ／ Collections ／ Liqueur ／ French Liqueurs ／ COMBIER Elixir ENไทย日本語 Original bottle illustration — Bacchus Global COMBIER · DISTILLERIE COMBIER · SAUMUR, FRANCE · EST. 1834 COMBIER Elixir A recipe born in 1852 brings together more than 15 botanicals—including cardamom, myrrh, cinnamon and saffron—through weeks of maceration and copper-pot distillation. Herb and spice […]

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COMBIER Original

AWARD : OTHER

COMBIER Original

Home ／ Collections ／ Liqueur ／ French Liqueurs ／ COMBIER Original ENไทย日本語 Original bottle illustration — Bacchus Global COMBIER · DISTILLERIE COMBIER · SAUMUR, FRANCE · EST. 1834 COMBIER Original Sweet and bitter orange peels are cut by hand, macerated for 24 hours and triple-distilled, carrying natural orange oil into a clear, full-strength 40% triple […]

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Rise of Shochu Liqueurs

AWARD JAPANESE LIQUEUR

Rise of Shochu Liqueurs

A New Trend in Japanese Alcoholic Beverages When you hear the word “liqueur,” you probably think of whiskey- or gin-based cocktails. However, traditional Japanese shochu-based liqueurs also attract many fans for their unique qualities. In this article, I will look at why shochu-based liqueurs are particularly popular. Shochu, like other spirits, has a high alcohol […]

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Close up to TWSC 2024

AWARD : SHOCHU

Close up to TWSC 2024

What Makes It Japan’s Most Prestigious Spirits Competition? The Tokyo Whiskey & Spirits Competition (TWSC 2024) is the only spirits competition in Japan and will be held for the sixth time this year. The competition is one of the largest of scale in Asia and is divided into the Western Spirits and Shochu categories, with […]

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