Aomori-based Apple Brandy "CRAZY DAYS" Wins Gold and Bronze at Asia's Largest Spirits Competition TWSC
Tagboat Co., Ltd. from Hirakawa, Aomori, announced that two of its "CRAZY DAYS" apple brandy products were awarded Gold and Bronze at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC). The award validates the company's efforts to solve regional agricultural issues through high-quality spirit production.
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Tagboat Co., Ltd. (Location: Hirakawa City, Aomori Prefecture; CEO: Kiyoto Mizuguchi), the developer of apple spirits brands "CRAZY DAYS" and "CRAZY CIDER," has achieved significant success at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC), Asia's largest spirits judging event. "CRAZY DAYS RED DREAM EDITION" was awarded the Gold medal, while "CRAZY DAYS WHITE DREAM EDITION" received the Bronze medal.
### About Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC)
TWSC is one of Asia's largest spirits competitions, evaluating whiskies and spirits from around the world through the delicate palate cultivated by Japanese culture. Chaired by renowned whisky critic Mamoru Tsuchiya, the competition aims to promote high-quality spirits and cultivate a domestic drinking culture. The Gold medal is a mark of world-class quality, awarded to bottles highly rated by experts through blind tastings.
### Journey Toward a Global "Apple Spirit Maker"
Aomori, Japan's leading apple producer, faces challenges such as an aging farming workforce and increasing abandoned orchards. Inspired by European models where processing apples for cider and brandy enhances productivity and stabilizes incomes, Tagboat Co. aims to build a sustainable industry. Following the 2022 launch of "CRAZY CIDER," they started producing "CRAZY DAYS" apple brandy to bring Aomori's potential to the world.
### Product Features
- **CRAZY DAYS WHITE DREAM EDITION**: A premium unaged (white) brandy made with Aomori apples and soft water from the Shirakami-Sanchi. This 40% ABV clear spirit features a fruity aroma and a sharp finish.
- **CRAZY DAYS RED DREAM EDITION**: Double-distilled like Scotch whisky and aged in new French oak barrels. It offers an elegant fragrance with a harmonious balance of acidity and sweetness.
The brand symbol, the Japanese wolf of the Shirakami-Sanchi, represents strength, intelligence, and teamwork—reflecting the company's resolve to challenge the global market with partners who share their vision.
### About Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC)
TWSC is one of Asia's largest spirits competitions, evaluating whiskies and spirits from around the world through the delicate palate cultivated by Japanese culture. Chaired by renowned whisky critic Mamoru Tsuchiya, the competition aims to promote high-quality spirits and cultivate a domestic drinking culture. The Gold medal is a mark of world-class quality, awarded to bottles highly rated by experts through blind tastings.
### Journey Toward a Global "Apple Spirit Maker"
Aomori, Japan's leading apple producer, faces challenges such as an aging farming workforce and increasing abandoned orchards. Inspired by European models where processing apples for cider and brandy enhances productivity and stabilizes incomes, Tagboat Co. aims to build a sustainable industry. Following the 2022 launch of "CRAZY CIDER," they started producing "CRAZY DAYS" apple brandy to bring Aomori's potential to the world.
### Product Features
- **CRAZY DAYS WHITE DREAM EDITION**: A premium unaged (white) brandy made with Aomori apples and soft water from the Shirakami-Sanchi. This 40% ABV clear spirit features a fruity aroma and a sharp finish.
- **CRAZY DAYS RED DREAM EDITION**: Double-distilled like Scotch whisky and aged in new French oak barrels. It offers an elegant fragrance with a harmonious balance of acidity and sweetness.
The brand symbol, the Japanese wolf of the Shirakami-Sanchi, represents strength, intelligence, and teamwork—reflecting the company's resolve to challenge the global market with partners who share their vision.
FAQ
CRAZY DAYSが受賞した品評会は何ですか？
「東京ウイスキー&スピリッツコンペティション（TWSC）」です。日本で開催されるアジア最大級の蒸留酒品評会です。
受賞した製品と賞の種類を教えてください。
「CRAZY DAYS RED DREAM EDITION」が金賞、「CRAZY DAYS WHITE DREAM EDITION」が銅賞を受賞しました。
タグボート株式会社の設立目的や背景は何ですか？
青森県における農家の担い手減少や耕作放棄地の増加といった課題解決を目指し、世界に誇る「りんご酒メーカー」として2022年5月に事業を開始しました。
「WHITE DREAM EDITION」の特徴は何ですか？
青森県産りんごと白神山地の超軟水を使用したアルコール度数40度の未熟成（ホワイト）アップルブランデーで、フルーティな香りとシャープな余韻が特徴です。
「RED DREAM EDITION」の製法にはどのような特徴がありますか？
スコッチウイスキーと同様に2回の蒸留を経て、フレンチオークの新樽で熟成させることで、エレガントな香りと調和のとれた味わいを実現しています。