Domestic Rum 'Rum from Kumano Kodo' Wins Gold at TWSC2026
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- 📰 Published: May 15, 2026 at 22:02
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TRUCK Japanese Rum, operated by truck LLC, announced that its flagship product 'Rum from Kumano Kodo' won the Gold Award in the Rum category at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2026 (TWSC2026). The rum is characterized by the use of KODO.ec162 yeast derived from the soil of the World Heritage site Kumano Kodo, offering a unique aroma of green apples and peaches. It is crafted with brown sugar from Tarama Island, Okinawa, and pristine spring water from the Kii Mountains, priced at 4,730 yen.