Tango Kura's Authentic Shochu 'Imonyan' Wins Gold at the 20th Feminalise World Wine Competition! Receives Highest Honor 'TOP OF THE BEST' in the Japanese Distilled Spirits Category
Tango Kura's authentic sweet potato shochu 'Imonyan' 22° won a Gold Medal and the highest honor, 'TOP OF THE BEST', in the Japanese Distilled Spirits category at the 20th Feminalise World Wine Competition in France. This marks the first such achievement for a brewery from the Kyoto region.
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Tango Kura Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Mineyama-cho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture; President: Masaki Nakagawa), a brewery specializing in sweet potato shochu in Kyoto, won a Gold Medal for its authentic sweet potato shochu 'Imonyan' 22°, made using local Kyotango sweet potatoes, in the 'Japanese Distilled Spirits' category at the '20th Feminalise World Wine Competition 2026' held in France.
Furthermore, it achieved the highest evaluation score in the category, earning the title of 'TOP OF THE BEST', the absolute pinnacle of the division. Winning 'TOP OF THE BEST' is a groundbreaking first for an entry from the Kyoto region.
Tango Kura specializes in sweet potato shochu in Kyoto and is dedicated to brewing using local ingredients. For the raw sweet potatoes, they use 'Kyokansho' grown in Kyotango, which has a chestnut-like texture and increases in sweetness when stored. The preparation water uses spring water from the sacred mountain of Kotohira Shrine in Tango. They brew authentic shochu that leverages the region's natural resources.
'Imonyan' features a label design inspired by the extremely rare 'guardian cats' located at Kotohira Shrine, where the brewing water is sourced. Under the concept of 'a slightly mature authentic shochu' that can be enjoyed during a women's get-together or for a relaxing time alone, it is a masterpiece offering a clean taste and a floral aroma.
Tango Kura will continue to develop products utilizing local ingredients, promote further sales channels domestically and internationally, and aim to inherit the traditional culture of brewing while revitalizing the local community.
## Tango Kura 'Imonyan' Overview
- Imonyan: 'Imonyan' is an authentic sweet potato shochu made by completely peeling the 'Kyokansho' sweet potatoes and using both sake and shochu yeasts, taking time and effort to refine it into a clean taste. Available in two types to be enjoyed at a mature women's gathering or alone time: the light 'Imonyan' 22° and the authentic 'Imonyan' 32° offering richer aroma and flavor.
- Features: A sweet potato shochu made from Kyotango 'Kyokansho' sweet potatoes and brewed with spring water from Kotohira Shrine in Kyoto. Characterized by its floral aroma and refreshing taste, highly recommended for women.
◆ 'Imonyan' 22°
- Volume: 500 ml
- Alcohol content: 22%
- Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
◆ 'Imonyan' 32°
- Volume: 500 ml
- Alcohol content: 32%
- Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
How to purchase: Available from the EC site 'Tango Kingdom Kodawari Ichiba' below.
URL: https://tango-kingdom-onlineshop.com/SHOP/tangokura-imonyan.html
Contact: Tango Kura Co., Ltd. Tel 0772-62-0151
* 'Imonyan' is scheduled to undergo a bottle and cap renewal around early May, and prices are expected to be revised accordingly. Details regarding the renewal and pricing will be announced on the official Tango Kura website (https://tangokura.com/) as soon as preparations are complete.
◆ Reference / Feminalise World Wine Competition
A globally recognized international competition held in France, the home of wine. Experienced female experts from around the world, including female sommeliers, winemakers, and chefs, gather to evaluate entries through strict blind tasting.
The 20th competition was held over two days, March 3 and 4, 2026, in Beaune, France. 2,544 items from 8 countries around the world (295 items from Japan) were submitted and evaluated by 165 judges.
URL: https://feminalise-japon.com
Furthermore, it achieved the highest evaluation score in the category, earning the title of 'TOP OF THE BEST', the absolute pinnacle of the division. Winning 'TOP OF THE BEST' is a groundbreaking first for an entry from the Kyoto region.
Tango Kura specializes in sweet potato shochu in Kyoto and is dedicated to brewing using local ingredients. For the raw sweet potatoes, they use 'Kyokansho' grown in Kyotango, which has a chestnut-like texture and increases in sweetness when stored. The preparation water uses spring water from the sacred mountain of Kotohira Shrine in Tango. They brew authentic shochu that leverages the region's natural resources.
'Imonyan' features a label design inspired by the extremely rare 'guardian cats' located at Kotohira Shrine, where the brewing water is sourced. Under the concept of 'a slightly mature authentic shochu' that can be enjoyed during a women's get-together or for a relaxing time alone, it is a masterpiece offering a clean taste and a floral aroma.
Tango Kura will continue to develop products utilizing local ingredients, promote further sales channels domestically and internationally, and aim to inherit the traditional culture of brewing while revitalizing the local community.
## Tango Kura 'Imonyan' Overview
- Imonyan: 'Imonyan' is an authentic sweet potato shochu made by completely peeling the 'Kyokansho' sweet potatoes and using both sake and shochu yeasts, taking time and effort to refine it into a clean taste. Available in two types to be enjoyed at a mature women's gathering or alone time: the light 'Imonyan' 22° and the authentic 'Imonyan' 32° offering richer aroma and flavor.
- Features: A sweet potato shochu made from Kyotango 'Kyokansho' sweet potatoes and brewed with spring water from Kotohira Shrine in Kyoto. Characterized by its floral aroma and refreshing taste, highly recommended for women.
◆ 'Imonyan' 22°
- Volume: 500 ml
- Alcohol content: 22%
- Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
◆ 'Imonyan' 32°
- Volume: 500 ml
- Alcohol content: 32%
- Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
How to purchase: Available from the EC site 'Tango Kingdom Kodawari Ichiba' below.
URL: https://tango-kingdom-onlineshop.com/SHOP/tangokura-imonyan.html
Contact: Tango Kura Co., Ltd. Tel 0772-62-0151
* 'Imonyan' is scheduled to undergo a bottle and cap renewal around early May, and prices are expected to be revised accordingly. Details regarding the renewal and pricing will be announced on the official Tango Kura website (https://tangokura.com/) as soon as preparations are complete.
◆ Reference / Feminalise World Wine Competition
A globally recognized international competition held in France, the home of wine. Experienced female experts from around the world, including female sommeliers, winemakers, and chefs, gather to evaluate entries through strict blind tasting.
The 20th competition was held over two days, March 3 and 4, 2026, in Beaune, France. 2,544 items from 8 countries around the world (295 items from Japan) were submitted and evaluated by 165 judges.
URL: https://feminalise-japon.com