【World's Most Historic English IWSC 2026】Kumamoto Amakusa's 'MUKA Spirits -Ficus Gin-' Wins High Score Bronze Medal! Achieves 'W Award' in Two Major Global Spirits Competitions Following US SFWSC

MUKA Corporation (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, CEO: Hayami Hayato, hereinafter 'the Company') launched the first product of its recovery spirits brand 'MUKA Spirits', 'Ficus Gin (Fig Gin)', which scored a high 88 points in the spirits category of the 'International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) 2026', the world's most historic and prestigious spirits competition held in London, UK, and won a bronze medal (BRONZE).

Following the bronze medal win at the 'San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2026' in the US, the product achieved the feat of winning medals in both of the world's top two spirits competitions within just three months of its sales launch.

Official WEB site of 'MUKA Spirits': https://mukaspirits.com/

■ The value of winning at the world's top 'IWSC' and achieving a 'W' win

The IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition), established in 1969, is the world's oldest and most prestigious spirits competition, attracting over 12,000 entries from more than 90 countries worldwide. The judges include industry top professionals such as Richard Paterson OBE, a legend in the whisky industry, and world-renowned gin experts.

The IWSC judging is conducted through a strict 'additive method' blind tasting out of 100 points. Among them, 'Ficus Gin' achieved a high score of 88 points.

The fact that it won medals consecutively at both competitions, the SFWSC in the US and the IWSC in the UK, where judging criteria and judges' tastes differ, is a solid proof that 'MUKA Spirits'' reliable distillation technology and its unique flavor profile, which cannot be found elsewhere, are recognized worldwide.

■ Official Tasting Notes by IWSC Judges (Rating: 88 points)

The judging panel from the UK, the birthplace of traditional London Dry Gin and the heart of tea (black tea) culture, gave the following extremely high evaluation.

[Official Tasting Notes (translated from the original)]

'Sharp and woody flavor. When you put it in your mouth, a sweet and spicy citrus flavor spreads, followed by a powerful finish (spirited finish) of very high quality.'

Double win following the SFWSC 2026

Achieved a high score of 88 points just three months after launch

■ Comment from Representative Director Hayami Hayato

'I am deeply proud that 'MUKA Spirits -Ficus Gin-' achieved a high evaluation of 88 points and won a medal at the historic British IWSC, following the SFWSC. The fact that our challenge of 'the sweetness of figs and the aftertaste of tea' was recognized in London, the heart of tea culture, has given us great confidence. As a recovery spirits brand based on the philosophy of traditional Chinese medicine and regional revitalization, we will deliver this globally recognized taste to people in Japan and around the world.'

[Product Overview]

・Product Name: MUKA Spirits -Ficus Gin- (MUKA Spirits Fig Gin)
・Item: Spirits (Gin)
・Alcohol Content: 47%
・Volume: 700ml
・Suggested Retail Price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
・Sales Locations: Official online shop and various restaurants nationwide

[Company Profile]

Company Name: MUKA Corporation
Representative: Representative Director CEO Hayami Hayato
Established: April 2026
Business Content: Manufacturing and sales of recovery spirits, personalized traditional Chinese medicine business, herbal medicine, regional revitalization, raw material supply business, marketing and management consulting business
Headquarters Location: 23F, Umeda Higashi, City Tower, 1-7 Honjo Nishi 1-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Corporate Site: https://corp.mukaspirits.com/
Brand Site: https://mukaspirits.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mukaspirits/

・Inquiries regarding this matter

MUKA Corporation (Public Relations) Mail: info@mukaspirits.com