Chiyomusubi Brewery's "Rintaro" Whisky and "IMPACT" Gin Win Double Gold at TWSC 2026
Chiyomusubi Sake Brewery, a Tottori-based company celebrating its 160th anniversary, announced that its "Chiyomusubi Single Malt Japanese Whisky Rintaro Mizunara Cask" and its craft gin "IMPACT" both received Gold Awards at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2026 (TWSC 2026), one of Asia's largest liquor competitions. Additionally, the "Rintaro Heavy Char Cask" whisky won a Silver Award, highlighting the high international regard for the company's spirits.
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Chiyomusubi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sakaiminato, Tottori; CEO: Satoshi Okasora), now in its 160th year, has announced that two of its products have won Gold Awards in the Western-style spirits division of the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2026 (TWSC 2026), one of Asia's largest liquor competitions.
The Gold Award winners were the "Chiyomusubi Single Malt Japanese Whisky Rintaro Mizunara Cask" and the "Chiyomusubi Craft Gin IMPACT." Furthermore, the "Chiyomusubi Single Malt Japanese Whisky Rintaro Heavy Char Cask" received a Silver Award.
[Gold Award Winners]
■ Chiyomusubi Single Malt Japanese Whisky Rintaro Mizunara Cask
Part of the "Rintaro" series, which meets the quality standards for Japanese whisky, this single cask whisky is aged for three years exclusively in domestic Mizunara (Japanese oak) barrels. It was praised for its oriental incense-like notes, vibrant fruitiness, soft oak aroma, and long finish derived from the Mizunara cask. Judges commented on its "floral and gorgeous aroma with notes of lychee and toffee" and "good balance of soft oak and peat."
■ Craft Gin IMPACT
This craft gin is produced utilizing the climate and ingredients of Tottori Prefecture, along with fermentation techniques unique to a sake brewery. The name "IMPACT" is derived from "Inaba" and "Hoki," the old names for Tottori Prefecture, and also expresses the "impactful" flavor. It was lauded for its unique flavor balance, with judges noting its "sweet and gorgeous aroma reminiscent of Wasanbon sugar and pomelo" and its "excellent overall balance."
[Silver Award Winner]
■ Chiyomusubi Single Malt Japanese Whisky Rintaro Heavy Char Cask
This single cask whisky is aged for three years in heavy-charred American white oak barrels. It was recognized for its aroma of cedar and vanilla, deep cask influence, and well-balanced finish. Judges remarked that it was "well-balanced, with a pleasant sensation on the nose" and had a "comforting, faint vanilla-like sweetness in the aftertaste."
The Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC) is one of Asia's largest competitions, chaired by whisky critic Mamoru Tsuchiya. Its purpose is to evaluate high-quality spirits from around the world based on the delicate palate of Japanese culture and promote them globally.
Chiyomusubi Sake Brewery has also won numerous awards in 2024 and 2025 at various domestic and international competitions, including the "Fine Sake Awards Japan" and the "IWC (International Wine Challenge)."
The Gold Award winners were the "Chiyomusubi Single Malt Japanese Whisky Rintaro Mizunara Cask" and the "Chiyomusubi Craft Gin IMPACT." Furthermore, the "Chiyomusubi Single Malt Japanese Whisky Rintaro Heavy Char Cask" received a Silver Award.
[Gold Award Winners]
■ Chiyomusubi Single Malt Japanese Whisky Rintaro Mizunara Cask
Part of the "Rintaro" series, which meets the quality standards for Japanese whisky, this single cask whisky is aged for three years exclusively in domestic Mizunara (Japanese oak) barrels. It was praised for its oriental incense-like notes, vibrant fruitiness, soft oak aroma, and long finish derived from the Mizunara cask. Judges commented on its "floral and gorgeous aroma with notes of lychee and toffee" and "good balance of soft oak and peat."
■ Craft Gin IMPACT
This craft gin is produced utilizing the climate and ingredients of Tottori Prefecture, along with fermentation techniques unique to a sake brewery. The name "IMPACT" is derived from "Inaba" and "Hoki," the old names for Tottori Prefecture, and also expresses the "impactful" flavor. It was lauded for its unique flavor balance, with judges noting its "sweet and gorgeous aroma reminiscent of Wasanbon sugar and pomelo" and its "excellent overall balance."
[Silver Award Winner]
■ Chiyomusubi Single Malt Japanese Whisky Rintaro Heavy Char Cask
This single cask whisky is aged for three years in heavy-charred American white oak barrels. It was recognized for its aroma of cedar and vanilla, deep cask influence, and well-balanced finish. Judges remarked that it was "well-balanced, with a pleasant sensation on the nose" and had a "comforting, faint vanilla-like sweetness in the aftertaste."
The Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC) is one of Asia's largest competitions, chaired by whisky critic Mamoru Tsuchiya. Its purpose is to evaluate high-quality spirits from around the world based on the delicate palate of Japanese culture and promote them globally.
Chiyomusubi Sake Brewery has also won numerous awards in 2024 and 2025 at various domestic and international competitions, including the "Fine Sake Awards Japan" and the "IWC (International Wine Challenge)."