Kura Master 2026: Winner in Three Categories

Thank you very much for your continued patronage of Hiramasu.

We are pleased to announce that three of our products have won awards at “Kura Master 2026,” a sake competition for French consumers held in Paris, France.
https://kuramaster.com/

The judging panel consists of approximately 125 professionals from the food and beverage industry, primarily from Europe, including holders of the French National Best Craftsman Award (MOF), top sommeliers from leading hotels, and representatives from Michelin-starred restaurants.

All of our employees are delighted that our craftsmanship and dedication to quality ingredients have been recognized on the world stage in this way. We are deeply grateful to all of you who have consistently supported Shigemasa. We will continue to strive for the same high standards of quality in the future.

[Award Results]

　・FY 2026 Liqueur Competition
　　Platinum Award, Umeshu Category
　　"Shigemasa Red Perilla Junmai Umeshu"

　・FY 2026 Sake Competition
　　Gold Medal, Sparkling Salmon Category
　　"SHIGEMASU AWA SAKE"　
　 *Newly released today (July 15).

　・FY 2026 Full-Flavored Shochu and Awamori Competition
　　Gold Award, Variety Category
　　"Shigemasu Daiginjo Sake Lees Shochu"」

　Please purchase this product at your nearest Shigemasu-authorized liquor store.
　Click here for a list of participating stores ▼
　https://shigemasu.co.jp/shop-buy/