We are pleased to announce that Hombo Shuzo Co., Ltd.’s Honkaku Shochu “Yakusugi Yakushima Jisugi Cask Aging” and “ARAWAZA BARREL FINISH,” as well as its Honkaku Umeshu “Joto Umeshu,” have been awarded GOLD at “Kura Master 2024,” a competition for Sake, Honkaku Shochu & Awamori, and Umeshu held in Paris, France.

Kura Master 2024

Gold

Kura Master

Kura Master is a competition for Sake, Honkaku Shochu & Awamori, and Umeshu, dedicated to the French audience. The judging is performed by top professionals in the food and beverage industry—including MOF (Meilleur Ouvrier de France) recipients, top sommeliers from prestigious hotels, bartenders, cavistes, and culinary experts—with a significant emphasis placed on “food pairing.” Through various events, the competition provides a platform to promote these products to France and the wider European market.

Kura Master Official Website