Notice of 'Single Malt Japanese Whisky Yamaga The First' Winning Gold Award at TWSC 2026
Yamaga Distillery's inaugural release, 'Single Malt Japanese Whisky Yamaga The First,' has been awarded a Gold Award in the Western Spirits category at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2026.
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Yamaga Distillery (Location: 980-1 Aigori, Kao-machi, Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture; Representative Director: Masafumi Hombo) is pleased to announce that its first 'Single Malt Japanese Whisky Yamaga The First' has won a Gold Award at the 'Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2026' (hereinafter TWSC), one of the largest spirits competitions in Asia.
This award highly evaluates Yamaga Distillery's dedication to whisky making and its quality-first approach, marking a major milestone and honor for the distillery.
[Award Overview]
Competition Name: 'Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2026'
Award Received: Gold Award
Winning Product: 'Single Malt Japanese Whisky Yamaga The First'
Category: Western Spirits Category
[About 'Single Malt Japanese Whisky Yamaga The First']
'Yamaga The First' was born in October 2025 as the first single malt Japanese whisky from Yamaga Distillery.
The product concept is 'Elegant' and 'Fruity & Creamy.'
It features a 'fruity' and 'creamy' taste that expresses the 'elegance' of the women dancing the Yamaga Lantern Dance.
By using water nurtured by the nature of Yamaga for mashing and consistently applying meticulous processes from distillation to maturation, we finished this bottle to embody the direction and dedication that Yamaga Distillery aims for.
This product is positioned as the 'first step' demonstrating the future of whisky making at Yamaga Distillery.
[Future Outlook]
Encouraged by this TWSC Gold Award, Yamaga Distillery will continue to sincerely engage in whisky making with quality as the top priority, under the concept of 'Elegant' and 'Fruity & Creamy.'
We aim to broadcast the unique characteristics of Yamaga both domestically and internationally, contributing to the further development of Japan's craft whisky culture.
[About Yamaga Distillery]
Yamaga Distillery is located in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture, producing whisky against the backdrop of the region's natural environment and culture.
We value the meticulous craftsmanship unique to a craft distillery and pursue 'whisky that reflects the individuality of the land.'
Official Website: https://yamagadistillery.co.jp
[Inquiries regarding this matter]
Yamaga Distillery Co., Ltd.
Contact: Tetsuro Fujimoto
TEL: 0968-36-3400
E-mail: t-fujimoto@yamagadistillery.co.jp
This award highly evaluates Yamaga Distillery's dedication to whisky making and its quality-first approach, marking a major milestone and honor for the distillery.
[Award Overview]
Competition Name: 'Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2026'
Award Received: Gold Award
Winning Product: 'Single Malt Japanese Whisky Yamaga The First'
Category: Western Spirits Category
[About 'Single Malt Japanese Whisky Yamaga The First']
'Yamaga The First' was born in October 2025 as the first single malt Japanese whisky from Yamaga Distillery.
The product concept is 'Elegant' and 'Fruity & Creamy.'
It features a 'fruity' and 'creamy' taste that expresses the 'elegance' of the women dancing the Yamaga Lantern Dance.
By using water nurtured by the nature of Yamaga for mashing and consistently applying meticulous processes from distillation to maturation, we finished this bottle to embody the direction and dedication that Yamaga Distillery aims for.
This product is positioned as the 'first step' demonstrating the future of whisky making at Yamaga Distillery.
[Future Outlook]
Encouraged by this TWSC Gold Award, Yamaga Distillery will continue to sincerely engage in whisky making with quality as the top priority, under the concept of 'Elegant' and 'Fruity & Creamy.'
We aim to broadcast the unique characteristics of Yamaga both domestically and internationally, contributing to the further development of Japan's craft whisky culture.
[About Yamaga Distillery]
Yamaga Distillery is located in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture, producing whisky against the backdrop of the region's natural environment and culture.
We value the meticulous craftsmanship unique to a craft distillery and pursue 'whisky that reflects the individuality of the land.'
Official Website: https://yamagadistillery.co.jp
[Inquiries regarding this matter]
Yamaga Distillery Co., Ltd.
Contact: Tetsuro Fujimoto
TEL: 0968-36-3400
E-mail: t-fujimoto@yamagadistillery.co.jp