CHIYOMUSUBI ULTRA YUZU Wins Top Platinum Award and Jury Prize at Kura Master 2026 Citrus Sake Category
Chiyomusubi Sake Brewery announced that its product 'CHIYOMUSUBI ULTRA YUZU' won the top Platinum Award and the special 'Jury Prize' in the newly established Citrus Sake category at Kura Master 2026 in France. Additionally, the brewery's 'Chiyomusubi Junmai Daiginjo Goriki 30' won a Platinum Award in the Sake category, and the company received multiple medals at the International Wine Challenge (IWC), further cementing its international reputation.
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Chiyomusubi Sake Brewery, celebrating its 160th anniversary, announced that its 'CHIYOMUSUBI ULTRA YUZU' has been awarded the top Platinum Award and the special 'Jury Prize' in the Citrus Sake category at the 'Kura Master 2026' competition held in Paris, France. In the Sake competition, 'Chiyomusubi Junmai Daiginjo Goriki 30' won the Platinum Award in the Junmai Daiginjo (1-35%) category, while 'Chiyomusubi Junmai Daiginjo Yamada Nishiki 15 Nakadori GAINA' received a Gold Medal in the same category.
Furthermore, at the global 'International Wine Challenge (IWC)', 'Seijaku no Rondo' won a Gold Medal, while 'Goriki 30', 'SORAH', and 'GAINA' received Silver Medals, and 'Hoshishigure' was awarded a Bronze Medal. These awards across multiple international competitions reaffirm the global recognition of Chiyomusubi Sake Brewery's craftsmanship, challenging the world from Sakaiminato, Tottori.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our customers, producers who grow our ingredients with care, and our business partners for their continued support.
'CHIYOMUSUBI ULTRA YUZU' is a rich, fruit-forward yuzu liqueur made with yuzu grown at Suda Farm in Tottori Prefecture. It features the refreshing aroma of yuzu, a concentrated fruit sensation, and a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. It can be enjoyed on the rocks or mixed with soda.
In the newly established Citrus Sake category at Kura Master 2026, it not only won the Platinum Award but was also selected for the 'Jury Prize', awarded to the most outstanding entry.
'Junmai Daiginjo Goriki 30', made with the rare 'Goriki' rice variety unique to Tottori, also won a Platinum Award. We have pursued the beauty of aroma, umami, and aftertaste by focusing on the quality of this 'phantom' sake rice.
'GAINA', meaning 'big' or 'amazing' in the Tottori dialect, is a limited-edition sake made from the rare 'Nakadori' portion of Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 15%, aged at ultra-low temperatures.
We will continue to refine our techniques to deliver the unique taste of Chiyomusubi to customers both in Japan and abroad.
Furthermore, at the global 'International Wine Challenge (IWC)', 'Seijaku no Rondo' won a Gold Medal, while 'Goriki 30', 'SORAH', and 'GAINA' received Silver Medals, and 'Hoshishigure' was awarded a Bronze Medal. These awards across multiple international competitions reaffirm the global recognition of Chiyomusubi Sake Brewery's craftsmanship, challenging the world from Sakaiminato, Tottori.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our customers, producers who grow our ingredients with care, and our business partners for their continued support.
'CHIYOMUSUBI ULTRA YUZU' is a rich, fruit-forward yuzu liqueur made with yuzu grown at Suda Farm in Tottori Prefecture. It features the refreshing aroma of yuzu, a concentrated fruit sensation, and a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. It can be enjoyed on the rocks or mixed with soda.
In the newly established Citrus Sake category at Kura Master 2026, it not only won the Platinum Award but was also selected for the 'Jury Prize', awarded to the most outstanding entry.
'Junmai Daiginjo Goriki 30', made with the rare 'Goriki' rice variety unique to Tottori, also won a Platinum Award. We have pursued the beauty of aroma, umami, and aftertaste by focusing on the quality of this 'phantom' sake rice.
'GAINA', meaning 'big' or 'amazing' in the Tottori dialect, is a limited-edition sake made from the rare 'Nakadori' portion of Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 15%, aged at ultra-low temperatures.
We will continue to refine our techniques to deliver the unique taste of Chiyomusubi to customers both in Japan and abroad.
FAQ
What is the significance of Chiyomusubi Sake Brewery's awards?
It highlights the brewery's ability to compete on the global stage, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to appeal to international palates.