Hombo Shuzo Co., Ltd.’s Honkaku Shochu has won awards at the “International Spirits Challenge (ISC 2025),” one of the world’s leading liquor competitions, held in London, UK. Honkaku Shochu “Yakushima Daishizenrin Mugi” received a DOUBLE GOLD award, while “ARAWAZA BARREL FINISH” and “ARAWAZA Stannum” both received GOLD awards.

International Spirits Challenge 2025 Shochu Category

International Spirits Challenge (ISC)

Organized by the UK-based specialist publisher “Drinks International,” the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) is a premier competition dedicated to the quality and taste of spirits. Spanning diverse categories such as Shochu, Gin, Vodka, and Tequila, it is renowned as one of the world’s most authoritative competitions. Entries undergo rigorous blind tastings by prominent industry experts to determine GOLD, SILVER, and BRONZE awards. Furthermore, exceptional products among the GOLD winners are awarded DOUBLE GOLD, while the top accolade, the TROPHY, is awarded to the highest-performing product in its category, representing the ultimate honor.

ISC (International Spirits Challenge) Official Site