Shimane's Oldest Sake Brewery 'Migita Honten' Shines Globally, Wins Gold for 3rd Consecutive Year at ISC 2026

Migita Honten Co., Ltd. (Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture), the oldest sake brewery in Shimane, has won a Gold medal at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2026, one of the world's most authoritative spirits competitions held in the UK. Its "Migita Blended Whisky Mizunara Cask," exclusive to Shimane Prefecture, received the award. This honor, selected from thousands of entries across 70 countries, marks the company's third consecutive year of winning Gold. Since its founding in 1602, Migita Honten has preserved traditional sake brewing while embracing the challenge of whisky production. At ISC 2026, in addition to the Gold for the Mizunara Cask, four other brands, including Bourbon Style and Pure Malt Whisky, were recognized. Furthermore, to make its flavors more accessible, the company has launched new canned highball products: "Migita Highball Standard" and "Migita Highball Bourbon Style." Migita Honten's whisky is sold exclusively within Shimane Prefecture to support the local economy. Representative Takashi Migita stated that the whisky is best enjoyed amidst Shimane's rich nature and history, and he encourages people to visit Shimane to experience it.