Sake Contest Names First Top Prize Winner Among 114 Brands (October 28, 2026)

A sake and shochu competition held by the Tokyo National Tax Bureau has selected its top-ranking winners for the first time this year. A total of 114 brands were entered in the appraisal event, and five brands, including Soga no Homare from Kanagawa Prefecture, were chosen from the various categories. The report covers the competition's aim of advancing sake brewing techniques. After the award ceremony, participants discussed the taste and aroma of the entries.

• 114 brands entered the Tokyo National Tax Bureau appraisal
• The top prize was awarded for the first time this year
• Five brands were selected, including Soga no Homare from Kanagawa

日本酒や焼酎の出来栄えを競うコンテストでナンバー1が決まりました。 　酒造りの技術の発展を目指して、東京国税局で開かれた鑑評会には114銘柄が出品されました。 　今年は初めて最優賞の選出が行われ、神奈川県の「曾我の誉」など、各部門から合わせて5銘柄が選ばれました。 　表彰式の後には味や香りについて議論が交わされました。 [テレ朝NEWS] https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp