Shikoku Sake Awards 2022
The Shikoku Sake Awards (Shikoku Seishu Kanpyokai) are held annually in autumn by the Takamatsu Regional Taxation Bureau.
The purpose of this competition is, through evaluating the quality of sake, to raise the technical level of sake manufacturers in the Shikoku region (i.e., Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime and Kochi Prefectures), to improve the quality of sake brewed in the Shikoku region, and to contribute to the sound development of the sake industry.
Shikoku Sake Awards 2022 Prize Winners
12 breweries won prizes in the Ginjo-shu category, and 14 breweries won prizes in the Kan-shu category.
Ginjo-shu category
| Prefecture | Brewery | Brand | Brewmaster | JCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOKUSHIMA | NISSIN SHURUI CO., LTD. TAIKO BREWERY | HISAGO TAIKO (瓢太閤) | TOMIYAMA AKIHIRO | 2480001005915 |
| KAGAWA | NISHINOKINRYO CORP. KOTOHIRAGURA | KINRYO (金陵) | SAKAI SHIRO | 6470001008188 |
| EHIME | MINAKUCHISHUZO CORPORATION | NIKITATSU (仁喜多津) | KIKUCHI KENYA | 2500001004030 |
| EHIME | YAGI SHUZOBU CO., LTD. | YAMATAN MASAMUNE (山丹正宗) | ISHIDA MASASHI | 4500001012452 |
| EHIME | ISHIZUCHI SHUZO CORPORATION | ISHIZUCHI (石鎚) | OCHI MINORU | 2500001008873 |
| EHIME | UMENISHIKI YAMAKAWA CO., LTD. | UMENISHIKI (梅錦) | AIHARA KOUICHIROU | 7500001014561 |
| KOCHI | TOSATSURU SENJU BREWERY TOSATSURU SAKE BREWING CO., LTD. | TOSATSURU (土佐鶴) | FUKUDOME KOICHI | 8490001006733 |
| KOCHI | TOSATSURU TENPYO BREWERY TOSATSURU SAKE BREWING CO., LTD. | TOSATSURU (土佐鶴) | OKADA HITOSHI | 8490001006733 |
| KOCHI | HAMAKAWA SHOTEN CO., LTD. | BIJOFU KAORU (美丈夫 薫) | OHARA AKIRA | 5490002012931 |
| KOCHI | MINAMI SHUZOJO CO., LTD. | MINAMI (南) | KONO KORYO | 3490002012974 |
| KOCHI | ARISAWA CO., LTD. | BUNKAJIN (文佳人) | ARISAWA KOUSUKE | 8490001006056 |
| KOCHI | TSUKASABOTAN CORPORATION | TSUKASABOTAN (司牡丹) | ASANO TORU | 6490001005506 |
JCN : Japan Corporate Number
Kan-shu Category
| Prefecture | Brewery | Brand | Brewmaster | JCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAGAWA | NISHINOKINRYO CORP. YAHATA GURA | KINRYO (金陵) | MAEDA RYOHEI | 6470001008188 |
| EHIME | MINAKUCHISHUZO CORPORATION | NIKITATSU (仁喜多津) | KIKUCHI KENYA | 2500001004030 |
| EHIME | YUKISUZUMESHUZO CO., LTD. | YUKISUZUME (雪雀) | TOKUNAGA RYOHEI | 9500001000171 |
| EHIME | YAGI SHUZOBU CO., LTD. | YAMATAN MASAMUNE (山丹正宗) | ISHIDA MASASHI | 4500001012452 |
| EHIME | ISHIZUCHI SHUZO CORPORATION | ISHIZUCHI (石鎚) | OCHI MINORU | 2500001008873 |
| EHIME | SUTO SHUZO CO., LTD. | SUKIGOKORO (寿喜心) | SUTO SOUICHIRO | 1500001009187 |
| EHIME | SAKAROKU SAKE BREWING CO., LTD. | KYOHINA (京ひな) | TAKECHI NAOYUKI | 1500001017751 |
| EHIME | UMENISHIKI YAMAKAWA CO., LTD. | UMENISHIKI (梅錦) | AIHARA KOUICHIROU | 7500001014561 |
| KOCHI | SUIGEI BREWING CO., LTD. | SUIGEI TOKUBETSUHONJOZO (酔鯨 特別本醸造) | FUJIMURA DAIGO | 3490001001375 |
| KOCHI | ARIMITSU SAKE BREWERY CO., LTD. | AKITORA (安芸虎) | OGI YOSHIYUKI | 2490002012728 |
| KOCHI | SENTO SAKE BREWERY CO., LTD. | TOSA SHIRAGIKU (土佐 しらぎく) | SENTO RYOTA | 5490002012857 |
| KOCHI | HAMAKAWA SHOTEN CO., LTD. | BIJOFU (美丈夫) | OHARA AKIRA | 5490002012931 |
| KOCHI | TAKAGI SHUZO INC. | TOYONOUME (豊能梅) | TAKAGI IPPO | 1490001006384 |
| KOCHI | NISHIOKASHUZOTEN CO., LTD. | KURE (久礼) | SHIMAMURA HIROFUMI | 5490002010737 |
JCN : Japan Corporate Number
Entry Status
Category
One entry for Ginjo-shu and one entry for Kan-shu allowed per licensed sake brewery.
(1) Ginjo-shu
Undiluted sake (genshu) produced as ginjo-shu (including junmai-ginjo-shu) at their own sake brewery between July 2021 and June 2022
(2) Kan-shu (Warmed sake)
Sake brewed at their own sake brewery, complying with the specification of commercial products, without any restrictions on the year of production or styles
Number of Entries
| Tokushima | Kagawa | Ehime | Kochi | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breweries | 5 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 36 |
| Items (Ginjo-shu) | 5 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 32 |
| Items (Kan-shu) | 5 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 36 |
| Total of Items | 10 | 10 | 26 | 22 | 68 |
Quality Evaluation
Schedule
| Preliminary evaluation | September 27, 2022 | ||
| Final evaluation | September 30, 2022 |
Judges
Judges are experts in evaluating the quality of sake, including:
-Sake brewers
-Researchers of the National Research Institute of Brewing
-Researchers of prefectural brewing-related organizations
-Academics in the field of brewing
-Technical officers of the Takamatsu Regional Taxation Bureau
The preliminary evaluation was examined by 12 judges, and the final evaluation was examined by 13 judges.
Process
The quality evaluations were performed by sensory evaluation. Each sake entry is presented without mentioning the name of the brewery and is tasted by the judges for the evaluation of the harmony of flavor and aroma. The temperature of the products at the time of examination was set at about 20℃ (68℉) for the ginjo-shu category and about 45℃ (113℉) for the kan-shu category. Those ranked higher as the result of the preliminary evaluation go on to the final evaluation, and the prize winners are decided based on the results of the final evaluation.
- Ginjo-shu
- Kan-shu
Quality of Entrants
As for ginjo-shu, there have been many products with full, fruitful aroma and a smooth taste generated from adequate maturation.
As for kan-shu, there have been a wide variety of types, from those with light and refined flavor to those that can feel maturation and taste even better when warmed.
Although there had been differences according to the area of production and breed, the brewing conditions for this year were generally favorable for rice to dissolve, unlike last year. Temperature during the sake-producing season had been generally low and stable, suitable for brewing sake. However, occasionally the temperature dropped excessively, so it seems there had been some difficulties in the thermal management of moromi.
Award Ceremony
| Date | November 8, 2022 | ||
| Location | Takamatsu Regional Taxation Bureau |