us sake appraisal

The "U.S. National Sake Appraisal" has been held since 2001 and has the longest history among all sake competitions outside Japan. The competition brings experts from Japan and the United States together to select the highest quality sake among hundreds of types of sake. This year's competition was held in Honolulu from September 13th to 15th, and the winners have been announced recently! In addition to the gold and silver awards, there are also Grand Prix and Second Grand Prix awards for the most outstanding sake. Saketora has also selected some winning sakes, including the winning sakes that won the highest honor Grand Prix, let's take a look at which sake has won the recognition from the experts!

Zaku Junmai Honotomo 750ml
Zaku Junmai Ginjo Kanadenotomo 750ml
Soutenden Daiginjo 720ml
Dewazakura Junmai Daiginjo Yukimegami 35 720ml
Kiwamihijiri Daiginjo Yamadanishiki 720ml
Dassai Junmai-daiginjo 23 720ml
Junmai Daiginjo Yume No Kaori 720ml
Hourai Junmai-daiginjo Irootoko 720ml
Taiheizan Junmai-ginjo Chogetsu 720ml
Hourai, Aiyama Junmai Daiginjo Genshu (Autumn Edition) 750ml
Hourai Junmai Daiginjo ''Romero Special'' 720ml
Miyanoyuki, Junmai Ginjo 720ml
Senpuku Junmai Ginjo Ajiwai 720ml
Dewazakura Ouka Ginjo 720ml