"Kyoto Whisky Nishijin-ori Label Sherry Cask" wins its first Gold Medal at the global spirits competition "ISC 2026"!
Kyoto Shuzo Co., Ltd.'s "Kyoto Whisky Nishijin-ori Label Sherry Cask" has won its first Gold Medal at the international spirits competition "ISC 2026." The "Mizunara Cask" also received a Silver Medal.
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Two products from the "Kyoto Whisky Nishijin-ori Series," a limited-edition whisky manufactured by Kyoto Shuzo Co., Ltd. (hereinafter Kyoto Miyako Distillery) that is only available within Kyoto Prefecture, have won a Gold Medal and a Silver Medal at the international spirits competition "International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2026" held in the UK. In this world-class competition, known for its extremely strict judging where thousands of famous brands from around the world compete, the "Sherry Cask" won the honor of a "Gold Medal," and the "Mizunara Cask" also won a "Silver Medal." Both products were "first-time winners." Despite being an extremely rare limited-edition whisky that is "only available within Kyoto Prefecture," the results proved its overwhelming quality, surprising world-class experts. ■ Award Results [Gold Medal] Kyoto Whisky Nishijin-ori Label Sherry Cask. ◇ Suggested retail price / ¥3,000 excluding tax (¥3,300 including tax). [Silver Medal] Kyoto Whisky Nishijin-ori Label Mizunara Cask. ◇ Suggested retail price / ¥3,500 excluding tax (¥3,850 including tax).
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What are the characteristics of Kyoto whisky?
It features aging in the climate of Kyotamba, which has significant temperature differences, and traditional craft labels.